Chapter 34: Violet's POV

The tension between Hilda and I had reduced to a level that was no longer suffocating but I preferred to keep to myself not wanting to say anything that could anger her.

"How was your day?" She asked.

Great. I guess she didn't mind speaking to me then.

"It was fine," I chirped, trying to sound as calm as possible.

"Did the king come around?" She asked.

I stole a look her way as her question settled in my head. Was she trying to get something out of me?

"Huh?" She urged and I realized I hadn't answered her yet

"Oh, no... He didn't come."

Her...