Rhea's POV 

A gentle knock on the door woke me from my slumber.  Fear gripped me immediately. I didn't know what to do. If someone finds me in here, then not only will Kayden get into trouble, but I would also be sent back to that miserable place.

I stood up from the bed, not wanting to be caught. I planned to hide in the wardrobe .

But, the door was immediately flung open and shut almost at the same time.

“My Queen” Alysia took a bow in front of me.

I stared at her, with shaking hands and a heart threatening to jump out of my chest.

“Please, don't...