Chapter 36

By nightfall, I felt as if I was about to lose my mind, I could not stop thinking about my failed apology while I also feared what the Trobetians might do next. The drums continued steadily and did not allow me to have a second of peace. I put on my nightgown ready to sleep and gain strength to endure the next day. It was useless, the noise did not allow me to fall asleep, I tossed and turned in bed for hours. My exhaustion made me entertain the most ridiculous thoughts: I thought about what would happen if the Trobetians managed to invade us, I thought about what would happen if Gregory never took an interest in me again and my theories became wilder and wilder as the night progressed.

As I agonized with my own thoughts, I heard Gregory coming into the common area. Knowing that my husband was close calmed me down a bit, but not enough. I got up and exited my room, Honey followed me to the common area wagg