He explained that each of us would have a private room and be attended by two maids

Next, Nathan brought us to a large staircase that separated the east and west wings. In the west wing,

he pointed us to the elaborate, gem–embossed doors of the royal family. The King’s door was the largest,

with the Luna beside his 1

Each of the princes‘ doors were the same size and design, though with different colored gemstones.

Nicholas’s gemstones were green. Julian’s red. And Joyce, a pale kind of purple

Pretty,” Elva said.

I stared at Nicholas’s door, wondering if he was inside. Where had he disappeared to?

I hadn’t been the only one looking.

“I will remind you, ladies, that you are strictly forbidden from seeking out the princes on your own,”

Nathan said. “Any inappropriate advances will have you expelled at once.”

passed a few corridors.

down one

said. “Absolutely do not enter here. Or

curious girl immediately

line of maids waited patiently. One of them stood in

rest. She was older,

her, “Is the head of the palace

“Hi, Lena,” Elva said.

her eyes skipped straight over

a cold look that it startled me. I was certain I had never

life. What could I have done to offend

you, Mommy.” Elva stretched her arms

just having a

need more enemies here.

girl to the pair

maids assigned to me seemed disappointed. They frowned

left

Lena asked. The false cheer in her voice did not match

need to prepare them on one more task. You

back on your own

locked at Lena curiously, but didn’t

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