Opening Gambit

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

“You took your time,” Lady Daphne states in a tone so dead, I wish I could rewind time.

Then I would have never taken off my dress in the first place, thus making her wait so long for me to open the door.

My mouth opens and closes wordlessly, and my gaze shoots to the floor, bowing instead.

“Y-Your majesty.” I keep my gaze lowered, as I feel hers scan me—a cold look.

“Marth