ELORA

In a few days, I formed a routine that kept me from going insane.

During the day, I visited the royal beautician to prepare me for my meeting with the king even though he never showed up but I continued as Lucy said it was very necessary as my body has to always be ready for the king’s use.

Then, after hours of tugging on my hair and applying various pomades, I took a stroll to the royal library, with a guard breathing down my neck, of course.

When it was darker, I snuck to the staff quarters to visit my siblings. They were also terrified that they wouldn't...