CHAPTER 49: BITTERSWEET.RAYA'S POV.

Although I had a restful night, well, it wasn't quite peaceful. I kept finding myself turning in bed and waking up at certain times during the night.

It wasn't due to the cold. The fireplace was lit, warming my chamber. And I adjusted and added wood during those moments I woke up, to keep the chamber warm.

I didn't let any of the maids spend the night doing that for me, as was their duty. I did not feel comfortable with that arrangement. Ayana was the one ...