Chapter 13 - A Silent Torment

Lianne’s body dropped hard on her mattress after she had managed to undress out of the gown she had worn at the party.

She was wearing her chemise now with no brassiere. The thick cotton sheet provided her with a decent amount of warmth as the cold breeze of the night began to tickle her skin.

There were so many emotions that played on her mind. This night had proved to be too inauspicious indeed.

She had wondered how would she be able to face Lord Cain after such an incident, and to make matters worse, the prince has now returned. She was sure as hell that he didn’t believe her alibi. But it was only a matter of time though, because tomorrow, Lady Faye would tell him everything about the party. Hopefully, she wouldn’t divulge the particular event that left the princess frantically lying all about.

Lianne knew that tomorrow and the days afterward would never be the same again. If on