Saltwater Gaze

[Kaelia Brynn Halloway]

I keep my back to the counter, but I am staring numbly at the shelves in front of me, as the question lingers. My shoulders feel saggy, but at least it keeps me distracted from my racing heartbeat.

I shake free from my spiraling thoughts when the Prince speaks again, this time informing Lady Daphne she was free to use the spare room to freshen up whilst he set things up for