In the King's Bed

Jessamine's P.O.V.

Sleeping in this strange, opulent palace felt impossible. The massive mattress beneath me felt like a cloud, but it was the surreal shock of my new reality that kept my mind racing in the dark. I traced the intricate embroidery of the silk sheets with a fingertip. The cool fabric offered a stark contrast to the burning adrenaline rushing through my veins.

I was no longer an a