Chapter 77

Kaelia

I lifted the porcelain cup to my lips and took a slow sip.

The tea was sweet at first, then faintly bitter as it settled on my tongue, a strange combination, but oddly soothing.

When I lowered the cup, I saw Princess Isolde staring at me.

Her own cup was suspended halfway to her mouth, her fingers frozen around the handle. She looked as though she still couldn’t quite believe I was here, s