I read through it all. This invitation Includes Eiva…?” Could that be right? But there was her name, clear

as day, directly beside mine. Perhaps this was some kind of apology for the doctors‘ behavior last night?

Or was this something else another publicity stunt?

I supposed I couldn’t be picky enough to let it bother me. The royal family invited us both, so we both. would attend. Full stop.

Right now, my bigger concern could be focused on the detailed dress code included at the bottom of the invitation.

“The tailors will be here in an hour,” the talkative maid said. “They’ll measure you both for the dresses.”

“Princess dresses?” Elva asked, all doe eyes and sweetness.

The maid smiled at her. “Something very close to, yes.

Elva cheered.

The maid returried her attention to me. The dance instructors will arrive tomorrow.”

“Dance instructors?” I knew how to do a two–step as well as anyone.

The candidates must know all of the latest dances. Some of the proper steps for the social dances are quite complicated, these days. And then, of course, there are the traditional formal dances that the King prefers.”

going to cut it this time. We

fine for impromptu dances alone in the garden under

away those memories. Nicholas had likely forgotten those special nights,

and me. The maids said they

to assist you, the

I convinced them

one said.

and a work table into my bedroom. As they worked, I peered through some of

as

fabrics were very sturdy. There was even a swatch of leather

idea came to

enough for today,” I said,

agreed and excused themselves for the

kissed her goodnight. Then I went

and stitching. I had to guess some of the size work, trying to

tired. But it wasn’t the first

item I’d made in both of my hands,

wrist guard, fit for a

had seemed a good idea last night, a way to properly thank Nicholas

now, in the light

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