Ideas: Celebratory Feast

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CHAPTER 258

~Zara's POV~

The morning light illuminated my chamber through the large windows, down to the thick silk, resting a beautiful view. However, the tranquillity of the scene was insufficient to quell the brewing storm within me.

Pacing back and forth across the rug, I wrung my hands together, my mind racing with thoughts of Zara. My daughter. My heart. My heir.

The door creaked open, and Courtney, my trusted lady-in-waiting, stepped inside. She bowed respectfully before speaking. "You called for me, my lady?"

I spun on my heel, nodding sharply. "Yes, I did. Come in, Courtney."

Courtney stepped closer, her expression curious but composed. "What is it you need, ma'am?"

I sighed and walked over to the adjoining sitting room in my chambers, motioning for her to sit, but she remained standing.