"...there are two types of secrets: the kind you want to keep in, and the kind you don't dare to let out."
-Ally Carter
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She watched the trickle of water that slowly slip away from her hands. It gradually fell into the water, causing a ripple.
Two palace maids tended to Ysabel's sleeping apparel and bed. She had wanted to ask them about Reis but kept her lips sealed instead.
After running in the rain, getting mud on her dress, and meeting Kian, then Hinrik later on, the young monarch blew out an exasperated sigh.
She suddenly felt tired, wanting to rest her exhausted body.
Yet, the image of her mother hastily rushing back to the palace made her forget about everything else.
'What in the name of all holy are you up to, mother?'
Clicking her tongue, Ysabel suddenly rose, splashing water all over the room. The maids rushed to get her robe and wrapped it around her body.
