Chapter 77 Dreams and Nightmares Happen at Night

*Ana*

“But Maddie,” I start again, returning to the door. “I’m not that sleepy. I can still stay up, and,” I yawn. When I yawn, I find the taste of the blue frosting on my tongue.

How do I still have cake in my mouth? The party is over now, and we are back in my room, but somehow, I still taste it.

It’s sweet but doesn’t taste as good now. The sugar tastes more salty, as if it's off. But I still swallow it down.

“What’s that now?” Maddie, meanwhile, smirks after me. “You say you're not sleepy? Are you sure about that?”She then shakes her head and looks at the clock.

“Even if you say so, it is late to everyone else. Everyone is going to be in bed.” Maddie rolls her eyes. “What do you think you’ll be doing so late?”

“It’s not that late.” I try again. “And I’m not that tired. And I’m sure Nicoli is too-”

“The Prince should be asleep even more than you are now.” Maddie goes, cutting me down with a look. “Ana, you can’t win this over on me. Plead and beg all you want, but it is tim