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.”

a few corridors. When one

was down one of them, Nathan shook

he said. “Absolutely do not enter here. Or face the

girl

where a line of maids waited patiently. One of

was older, with a

Nathan said, gesturing to her, “Is the head

“Hi, Lena,” Elva said.

eyes skipped

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

could I have done to

Mommy.” Elva stretched her arms

she’s just having

need more enemies here.

the pair of maids

two maids assigned to me seemed disappointed. They frowned as Nathan introduced them. I

one left in

asked. The false cheer in her voice did

on one more task. You understand I’m sure you can

back on your own

at Lena curiously, but didn’t speak against

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