Chapter 93

[1750 B.C.]Elaine's POV

"You’re the only person who doesn’t need excuses" she had said and for some reason I couldn’t forget those words.

It was silly and I knew it - but somehow I just wanted to stay there.

I sighed leaning back against the wooden door and placing the various books I had picked up in Asra’s library - on my bedside table.

"Shall I prepare your bath, miss? I could have helped you with the books..." Cali spoke and I sighed again.

"It’s all right, Asra brought them with me to my door."

Cali looked at me and even if she did not speak, she had that question on her face: why didn’t she come in?

I threw myself into my bed and sank my face into the pillow.

"Asra is... busy" I grumbled even though I was being selfish.

"Oh! I see... the ball seems to be taking a lot of the duchess’s time."

I settled.

"Too long! I feel she barely has time for me!" I spoke and as quickly as those words had come out of my lips - I