363. Breakfast

Mauve didn't retire to bed until the early hours of the morning. She had spent most of her time outside in the gazebo and now she felt a little drained. She knew she wouldn't have any issues falling asleep.

"Good night, princess," Galath said, stopping her in front of her room.

"Thank you," she said, smiling at him as he held the door open for her.

She got into her room and without undressing threw herself into bed. She was asleep before she thought about it.

Mauve swore as she heard loud voices. It felt like she had only been asleep for a few minutes. Why was she being disturbed? She doubted it was dawn yet.

"What is it?" She grudgingly replied as she rolled to her side.

"Wake up princess."

"No," she said, shutting her tighter. "Come back later."

"I am afraid I can't do that princess, we are here on the King's orders."

Mauve's eyes flew open immediately. "What? Why?"