Chapter 72

SERAPHINA

I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My face looked pale, drawn. There were shadows under my eyes that had not been there before.

I looked like someone who had been hollowed out from the inside.

I changed out of the blue dress into something more appropriate for dinner.

A simple green gown that did not cling too tightly to my body. My hands shook slightly as I fastened the buttons.

I paused, placing both palms flat against the dresser, and closed my ...