You have to get some fresh air

"I think this is enough for today," I heard Moli say. She stood beside me as I wiped down one of the tables in the dining hall for the castle's employees. I glanced over at her and offered a small smile.

"What are you talking about?" I straightened to my full height, putting the cloth in the little bucket with hot soapy water.

I'd thrown myself into everything I could become involved in since the day I had an argument with Aurelia. I wanted to keep myself busy.

A pain spread in my chest at the memory of her cold rejection. After having get to shopping with Doria the walk back to my room had been awkward. I held my head high, not saying a word , and went into my room. Once inside, I fell onto my bed feeling tired and a little hurt.