98 You Did It

Delia's pov

“Delia, please come with me,” Susanna saluted respectfully. She stood outside the door with a lantern in her hand and said to me.

“Can I go out now?” I asked, looking at Susanna as I sat at a table in front of the window.

“His Highness Kral is waiting for you in the hall. Please come with me.” Susann did not answer my question directly. She waved to the maid behind her to come in and freshen me up.

Sure enough. I'm not surprised by Susanna's reaction. In her mind, Kral's orders were the first order of business. So, without a word, I lowered my eyes and let the maid take me to the dressing table to sit down.

I stayed in that bedroom all day today. To be precise, the ladies-in-waiting outside would, when I opened the door, fearfully beg me not to go out and tell me that they would meet all my needs as long as I stayed in the room.

I feel like I'm under house arrest, but I don't know what rules I broke. The only thing I can think of is that my rebellion last night angered his