PENELOPE HEATHER POV

It was already dawn. I woke up earlier than usual. I just couldn't get some sleep. My chest kept aching, and for some reason, I've been experiencing some headaches, which always lasted for a few hours.

I was walking down the long hallway of the castle alone, wearing a long blue velvet dress. Nina had some patrolling to do for the day, and so did Mara. As for Astride, I was told that there was an important council meeting, so he left the castle at the first light of dawn, together with Grey, Blake, and Ummi.

I have gotten much more used to my environment and life...