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. When one of

was down one

“Absolutely do not enter here. Or face the

curious girl immediately

line of maids waited patiently. One of them

was

gesturing to her, “Is the head of the

“Hi, Lena,” Elva said.

eyes skipped

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

What could I have done

doesn’t like you, Mommy.” Elva stretched her arms around my

it. “Maybe she’s just having a bad day,” I reasoned.

need more enemies here.

girl to the pair of maids that would be assisting

to me seemed disappointed. They frowned as Nathan introduced them.

one left

asked. The false cheer in

more task. You understand I’m

back on your own

curiously, but

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