Chapter 22

“Here.”

“Thank you.”

I take the warm cup of tea that Callisto offered me before he took a seat next to me.

The evening has ended, and now we get to rest.

Tonight, we were offered rooms to stay in within the main Palace as an apology for the humiliation and discourtesy we were given.

After all, this night was supposed to be a celebration about Callisto and I, but ended up becoming a possibly terrible memory.

Not only that, after suddenly being brought to tears tonight, The Empress offered to give me a gift, and so I will be asked to meet her in the morning so as to discuss what it is I want.

She said I have the whole night to think it over… but I already know what I want to ask.

“Ann, you terrified us when you suddenly burst into tears like that.” Father says as he trains me with worry and concern.

“I’m sorry… I was just, overwhelmed by everything.”