Chapter 38

“Good Morning King Alexander, Queen Belinda.” Ana shifted uncomfortably in her seat.

“Thank you for inviting me.”

King Alexander lessened his smile at the cold greeting, but it did not affect Belinda. She continued as if all was normal. On the outside, at least.

“So glad you could come.” Belinda took some tea.

“I wasn’t sure you were going to make it. Since I heard no word from you.”

Ana felt her spine straighten at the insinuation.

I received the letter so late. Ana knew it would take a week to have a response. By then, the party would have started. She would have shown up late anyways.

But still, Ana felt guilty.

“I…my invitation arrived late.” Ana looked down at her feet.

“I apologize. I came as quickly as I could.”

Quietly, Ana darted her eyes to find her Father. He was looking straight at her.

He won’t do anything in front of the party, will he? Not with so many young and impressionable girls around.

And at that, Ana made to take another look around the girls dressed in the