Balls and Answers

I rush out of my room to find the officer talking to Duchess Inca. Once the officer sees me, a smile makes its way to her face.

She curtsies and I hug her tightly as the Duchess watches on in silence. Tears fill my eyes as I hug her tighter.

”It’s nice to see you too,” she says kindly. “Come,” I say quickly as I pull her to my room.