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They arrived at the palace, and it was time for Daphne to join the king in court.

They walked to her bedroom, and Daphne convinced Rosalie to stay with Sadie and Bridget. At first, she refused.

“I’m going to the guards to give out orders to them to keep away from you whenever they see you,” Daphne had said to her. That, more than any other tactic, had worked.

“Alright, my queen. Thank you, my quee