Talia's POV

The day passed quickly after Tracy's noon visit.

I slept off, and for a long while. I needed it badly. When I awoke, I felt new and fresh, even though I could still feel the hurt from some open flesh here and there.

My mind was reinvigorated too. So I really decided to give what I was doing some serious thought.

I was really restricted in my movement now. A lot of people didn't know who I really was, but ‘Isla’ sure had created some sort of bad impression on quite a number of people. At least everyone in the palace knew me.

The glances Vance gave me...