Chapter 41. Peace

Kailani’s POV

I stayed curled up in the ball on the bed and I’ve remained this way for the last three days of my return from the capital.

It did not surprise me that the prince didn’t come after me, or send words. I took it as his way of moving on with lady Shewa, whom he referred to as his childhood friend. It hurt because that wasn’t the Edward I knew, or maybe this was the real Edward and the one I knew was a lie.

They would have much in common and she’d be a much better mate than I’ll ever be. She had the name, the grace and confidence, and I could tell she didn’t have a tainted past as I did. I would settle for my life as it was and make the most of it. It would take time to get over him, that was for sure, but I would get over him in time.

My door cracked open as Jane stepped in. “Should I bring you dinner in bed?”

“I’m not hungry,” I mumbled and sniffed.

“You have said that in the last three days. You’re going to break down without m