As time flies, two days have passed since the archduke's arrival, and that means tomorrow, Ariella will be facing the test of her life. As her teacher, I'm both excited and nervous. Sophia is very nervous as well. She doesn't say it, but I can tell from her body language and facial expressions when I'm with her. She's breathing slightly faster than normal, her heart rate doesn't seem to come down, and especially, her eyes. They are clouded with anxiety.
Just when I'm about to ask Sophia for a late-night walk in the garden to help us both relax, Bella arrives.
"Master Asteria, my lord wants to meet you. Are you able to come to his room tonight?" she asks.
"Sure!" I respond.
