Maria awoke to bright light coming through the balcony doors as Alexandria pulled the curtains to the side and said, "Wake up My Lady! You have slept for far too long!"
Maria groaned as she turned her back to the glass doors, attempting to shield her eyes from the light that was slaughtering her senses.
Despite going to bed late after her hectic and nerve-filled day, she had one of the most restful sleeps she could ever remember, and she couldn't help but think that maybe her midnight rendezvous with Julien was a contributing factor.
She rolled out of bed and picked up the regal version of a toga to wear for the day.
Alexandria handed her a note written on parchment from the King, and gave the princess a shrug of the shoulders as if to say that she had no idea what it could be about.
"My child, the staff will take care of the young men this morning in the dining hall while we have family time in Dionysus's Room. See you soon," it read.
