It had been a while since Tarah had enjoyed such a peaceful sleep. Her bedchamber was spacious and inviting, the bed so comforting that she found it difficult to rise from its embrace.
"Milady? Are you awake?" she heard Cora's voice, prompting Tarah to open her eyes and turn towards the door.
"Come in, Cora. Good morning," she greeted with a wide smile as she sat up in bed.
"I'm glad you slept well on your first night here at Jade Palace," Cora remarked. "Today, Prince Ezekiel has important matters to attend to, but he has entrusted me to accompany you and ensure you're never alone. If you'd like, we can take a stroll later to explore the entire area of Ebodia Fortress."