32. Hidden Investigation

Kat and Flo helped me with my makeup and hair. This time, my hair was styled in a simple chignon, but I felt it was missing something.

"Should I add a pin?" I asked them both.

"Well... there is a beautiful pin that would look lovely on you, my queen," Kat quickly opened the accessory box. It was a flower pin that would go perfectly with your outfit.

I shook my head. "I want to wear the white pin—the mysterious gift."

They both gasped, obviously startled and even took a step back. I took the cloth-wrapped pin from the drawer and placed it on the vanity.

"My queen, this is dangerous." Kat's face turned pale. "Why are you wearing it?"

"I think now is the time to wear it, to find out who sent it."

I tucked it carefully into my bun. It was perfect.

"Queen Delilah, please don't be so careless. If King Elijah finds out, he'll be furious," Flo pleaded.

I knew that Elijah almost lost his life because of that pin. He would be outraged if he knew I was wearing it to a tea party as if nothing had