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Fifty six

*Freya*

I sat in my room, my mind drifting to the sweet moments I had shared with Rafe in the gardens just hours before. His strong arms around me, the intensity in his blue eyes right before he captured my lips in a hot kiss that left me breathless and weak in the knees. I smiled at the memory, touching my fingertips to my still tingling lips.

The door burst open and Grace, Flo and Clara hurried in, breaking me from my reverie.

"Miss Freya, the court meeting will begin shortly! We must get you ready," Grace said urgently, already pulling open the wardrobe.

Flo ushered me up from the chair. "Into the bath, my lady. Quickly now!"

They hustled me behind the screen and helped me undress before I sank into the warm, rose-scented water. As I bathed, they laid out an exquisite gown of shimmering midnight blue, the silk embroidered with delicate silver flowers. It was the most beautiful dress I had ever seen. "Wow, that is so pretty.." I whispered, staring at the beautiful dress.