Finding an ally.

Despite her mother's warning not to leave her chamber since she was yet to completely recover, Benedicta left her chamber but kept her head down in case she ran into anyone who had witnessed what happened to her the previous day. 

She was too angry to sit down in one position. She wanted to find Ivan to know what was wrong with him and why he wasn't doing anything when Prince Harold had hurt his bride-to-be. 

But just as she was about to pass by a door, she stopped and turned to the side to look at it. 

When she remembered this was Princess Tyra's chamber, a smirk formed on her lips. 

She guessed the best way to start anything was to have allies within the palace. And who better than the vulnerable Princess Tyra, who was currently left alone? 

She walked towards the door and took a deep breath before knocking on the door. "Princess Tyra, are you in? It's Lady Benedicta," she called out.