Chapter 17. Full Moon

Freya POV

Confusion swirled deep within me, watching as some maids scurried in and out of the palace while carrying golden metal bowls that reeked of strong herbal scent.

Bile rose in my throat because of the stench. The only reason I was here in Thorne’s palace today was because I wanted to meet Celeste concerning what the bullies had done to me.

Thorne had dismissed me for today, claiming that my services weren’t needed. My earlier assumption was that tonight was the night of the full moon and although not everyone celebrated it, in my father’s kingdom they held elaborate festivals in honor of it.

Suddenly, I was jolted out of my thoughts when a soft hand curled around my arms, pulling me toward a corner.

It was Astrid, the maid who personally worked for Thorne before she was dismissed by him. Her hands slowly released my arms, her sapphire eyes glinting with worry.

“What…are you doing here?”

My eyes fluttered and that was when it h