As the carriage pulled up to the castle gates, I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the questions I knew Leora would have about the night. My sisters had indeed outdone themselves, and while I had enjoyed the night more than I expected, I knew Leora might not be thrilled about some of the details.
I walked through the grand hallways of the castle, the familiar stone walls and flickering torchlights providing a comforting contrast to the wild night I'd just experienced. I climbed the stairs to our bedroom, my mind racing with how I would explain everything.
As I reached the door, I paused for a moment, taking another deep breath before pushing it open. The room was dimly lit, and Leora was sitting on the bed, her expression a mix of curiosity and concern.
"Hey," I said, trying to sound casual. "How was your night?"
Leora raised an eyebrow, her eyes narrowing slightly. "It was good. But I'm more interested in hearing about yours."
