Chapter 19

Chapter 19

I trudged along following the guards to my room. I had gone through a long day and I was exhausted.

As soon as we got to my rooms, the guards escorting me remained outside while I went into my room.

When I asked Arnou for more time, I had not anticipated a room arrest.

How on earth would I be able to find evidence if I cannot even leave my room?

All these thoughts plagued me as I disrobed and took a bath.

I reached out to rub the lavender-scented soap on my hair, but I stopped halfway and picked the one that smelled like roses instead.

It seemed like a lifetime ago when Arnou and I had kissed. I let out a sigh as I remembered the way he had wrapped his fingers in my hair and breathed in the scent of lavender that lingered on my skin.

I know it’s not Arnou’s fault this trial is taking place.

I mean I can hardly blame him for listening to the accusations but that did not mean Eva was ready to forgive him for this entire ordeal. She has been whimpering since in betrayal.

Some