11 - Punishment

Aurora’s POV;

The palace was dipped in a peaceful silence. The kind that only the very early morning hours could bring. I was lying peacefully in my bed and wrapped in the warmth and comfort of sleep when a series of loud, insistent knocks shattered my tranquility.

Thud, thud, thud.

The noise was relentless, and I could feel it vibrating through my bones. I buried my head deeper into my pillow, hoping that the disturbance would stop. But it didn’t. It just kept getting worse.

Irritated, I sit up and find Eliza staring at the door too. Before I can speak, a voice calls from the other side of the door. Low but loud enough for me to hear and even somewhat authoritative.

“Ma’am Aurora! Ma’am Aurora, are you awake? Lady Catarina has sent me to get you. She said it’s time to begin your duties as a palace maid. ”As I hear those words, I freeze. My mind is struggling to clear the fog of sleep, and nothing makes sense.

Lady Catarina? Duties as a palace maid?

I turned my gaze to Eliza, who