Chapter 46

Arya

Days pass and everything is alright at school. Arthur’s announcement was the exact thing that broke the rumors and brought back some normality in my life at school.

Instead of pointing at me and whispering behind my back, the girls at school suddenly approach me to ask to see the ring and congratulate me.

Believe it or not, even the girls that my friends got into a fight with are now approaching me and trying to be my friend.

The preparations for the coronation and my birthday are in full bloom. Day and night, the people in the palace are all busy decorating and building things.

It’s Friday today, and tomorrow is the big event.

There are so many people in the palace, all of them busy with decorations. As I get out of my room and head down the stairs, I see so many men lifting a whole column heading to the ballroom.

“Wow that is massive,” Iris says in my head. “They really are gearing up for you, girl.”

“I know!” I tell her excitedly. “I’m so excited for the whole reveal!”

“Don’t