I woke up feeling exhausted, the weight of the previous night's events still lingering in my mind. I had spent the entire night tossing and turning, my thoughts consumed by the shocking revelation of Aria's engagement and the whereabouts of my mother. If I could use that spell again. But the Spirit King's words echoed in my mind, warning me of the dire consequences of using the forbidden spell. Yet, I had to take the risk if I wanted to uncover the truth.
As I lay in bed, I couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt for being too harsh on Leon and the others. They are my everything and have always been loyal to me, and I had repaid them with coldness and distance.
The knocking on the door broke the spell of my thoughts. "Miss, are you awake? His Grace has invited you for breakfast," the maid said softly.
I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "I'm awake. I'll be there. Can you bring me some water to wash my face?"
