Chapter 42

THE NEXT MORNING

KARLIAH POV

A knock on the door woke me up, though I ignored it. Once the knock grew more urgent, I forced myself to get out of bed. It was none other than Jace.

"Jace, what are you doing here?"

He waved the tray of breakfast in my face.

"I heard that you've been refusing to eat anything. I know that you're upset that Nicolas lost his memory, but don't lose hope, Karliah."

"Nick has nothing to do with my current mood. I have bigger things going on in my life, and you wouldn't understand, so just stay out of it."

Jace placed the breakfast tray on the table.

"Okay, fine. I respect your decision. Just have your breakfast and get ready."

I began to eat my breakfast.

I stopped mid-chew and stared at Jace, puzzled.

"Get ready for what?"

"Oh, the queen has a special announcement. Everyone has to be present, including the past contestants."

"Okay, I'll be there."

Jace was about to leave, but he glanced at me over his shoulder.