After her bath, Alora changed into her sleep gown. Her mind was cluttered with the day's events, but she pushed herself to stay calm and take one day at a time without overwhelming herself.
Sitting at her study table, she signed documents requiring her authorization. Rising from her chair, her gaze fell on an envelope she had overlooked—Sebastian's letter.
Alora wasn't curious about its contents. She simply wanted to check it off her mental list of tasks. Tearing the envelope open, she unfolded the letter. Her brow furrowed as she read Sebastian's confession.
"I am guilty of scheming against you, Your Highness. I gave in to Zade's plan out of misplaced loyalty. I'm not shifting blame on anybody by this letter but confessing my wrongdoings. I offer no excuses, only my apology, and I am prepared to accept whatever punishment or sentence you deem fit.
– Sebastian"
