Lucille

The dim palace corridors were quiet, meaning the staff were either sleeping or in their private quarters. Beyond the inner walls, guards stood at attention as others patrolled. It was inside that I roamed. After Lady Buckingham helped me bathe and ready for bed, I waited. Unlike the night I decided to go for a walk in the gardens, tonight I left my nightgown and dressing gown in my bedchamber, donning the slacks and blouse from earlier ...