A sharp knock on the door was enough to draw Adriana from her slumber.

The knock came twice before the voice of the royal aide came right after.

"Are you in?"

Adriana rubbed the remnants of sleep from her eyes, then cleared her throat before speaking.

"Yes." She got up and went to open the door.

The royal aide didn't come in; instead, he gave her a stare she couldn't explain.

"The King asks for you."

"Huh?"

"Your presence is requested."

Adriana glanced down at the dress she was wearing. She hadn't changed from the dress she

had worn earlier today. She hadn't even thought of it as her mind...