Arabella’s point of view

(KING’S PALACE – KING WYMOND’S ROOM)

"Ara!" I heard Renee shout distinctively, and I felt a weight on me.

Don’t tell me she just fell on me, because I’m not getting up—I still want to sleep a little longer.

"Wake up, Ara," she said as she shook my shoulders, but I ignored her and carried on sleeping.

I’m feeling very tired, even though I’ve been sleeping since last night. Did someone beat me with a stick in my sleep or what?

"It’s 9:30 AM ...