The duke asked me to come for breakfast this morning, and I wanted to say no and lock myself indoors, but I didn't know if he meant what he said yesterday.
I dressed up as always, covered my swollen eye with makeup as always, and walked out like nothing happened, expecting the worst as always. I walked to the dining room, but no one was there.
"My lady, his highness has instructed me to show you to the dining room on the second floor," a butler said. I nodded and followed him. We walked there silently, and he opened the door for me. I walked in to find the duke sitting alone. Is this a date or something?
I curtsied before taking my seat. Why are we alone? I stared at the cutlery to avoid meeting the duke's gaze. Breakfast was served, and I ate silently, hoping he'd give an explanation so I could go back to my room.
