ISOLDE

At Night

I was dressed up all day, looking like a real queen in a palace. I didn't see Prince Finnian and my heart lunged to see him.

I was informed he went on a quick mission given to him by Rowan.

I swallowed hard in panic remembering how one of the maids had told me I should prepare myself in ten minutes to see Rowan. He had meetings later in the day which prevented me from seeing him earlier.

I was relieved that I wasn't going to see him again, not until Marie announced ...