Catherine was well aware of the strict royal system in Australia. The expectations placed upon nobles were too extreme, and any misstep could result in public ridicule and embarrassment.

She couldn't help but imagine the whispers and laughter that would ensue if word got out about her day-long nap. It was going to be a big deal, and the media would eat it up. The thought of becoming a laughingstock in the kingdom made her stomach churn with anxiety. 

‘Oh, my God. I’m fucked!’

There were a lot of eyes and ears in the palace, and if this gets out, she could as well step down as the King’s Fiancée....