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I waited patiently for father's punishment. No one came to me the whole night and I got scared. If he can't get to me, he will punish Azriel instead.
Ember did harm to the both of us despite the love she claimed to have for lord Azriel. It was clear that she did not care about him. She was driven by her hatred and anger for me.
Love was not selfish if only she learnt that on time.
I took my bath and my maids washed my hair. When it was dried, they oiled and combed it. I was supposed to take my horse for a walk before going on this race with Azriel.
I rode every Thursday and Saturday after Mass before the ball started. I would have been able to go out this morning if not for what happened last night. Father stated clearly that he did not want me leaving my room with hearing from him.
I glared at the walls, It was more like a cell than a bedroom now.