10 Chapter 10: The Sisters' Twisted Plot

Saffron had been in the palace for nearly two weeks when Verita came to get her to be measured for her wedding gown. She was sitting beneath a tree in the frigid garden, scribbling in her journal. While she knew most of the flowers that were grown here there were a few that she was unfamiliar with. Elric had informed her that he would be gone all day to oversee the training of some of the newer soldiers, so she had the day to herself.

The past two weeks had blurred past her. Elric had sent a messenger back to Gilramore to collect her things and she was eagerly awaiting them. She thought that is why the unpleasant lady of the house was coming to get her now.

“You’re needed in your rooms,” Verita said, giving no explanation.

“One moment,” Saffron said as she finished pressing the flower into the journal. Verita looked down her beaked nose at the girl’s flower and ink-stained fingertips.