A Desperate Ruse

**Isolde's POV**

The next day, I serenaded the markets. I ensured that Clara followed me this time. Since I had raised my voice at her, she had done everything possible to distance herself from me. I was certain she would have communicated my annoyance with my father but I did not care at all.

Today, however, I wanted her to remain by my side. I needed her to spy on me so that Lysandra and Sylvia