Where Thorn Blooms

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te! Run! Sa

n't leave

r look back! Get hel

incess! Kill the one

Tell our brother, mom, and d

forehead even though it wasn't warm in my room. I shut my eyes tightly and w

ream a

still couldn't forget. The dreams that kept coming back re

o protect you. I hope you can forgive me," I

exact opposite. My chest felt tight, as though I were slowly being trapped in a golden cage. Tonight was the event my mo

if this concubinage doesn't push through-I do too. I won't have to wat

hrough my mind, especially Prince Maedric's offer last night. His offer was tempting, but I still

d by a knock on my bedroom

ke? May I come in?" Wanda a

t's unlocked," I respond

y knees. Its sleeves were long and flowy, with ruffle detail at the cuffs. The

eemed to glow as the light fro

with several dresses hanging from it-options I coul

d for the big gathering later?" my maid ask

ct the fine garments. She must've noticed my silence, beca

d the King and Queen yesterday-I may not have understood it fully because of your deep vocabulary, but the idea th

or so long, Wanda. You really do know me well

d me during the times I looked down on myself because of the cruel words coming from my o

I was a baby. But due to a severe illness, she had to leave her job at the palace and st

ook her mother's place. I thought we would become close, but the Queen grew even stri

t Wanda would be punished if

to meddle, Princess Aurette. As you said, we've known each other a long time-I'm just worried about what might happen to you if you

also means you won't be able to come wi

go through with this, Your Highness? I know how much you love your kingdom even if

those words, she looked straight into my eyes. I could clearly se

.." I m

pproached me. She continued to look directly into my eyes. Once sh

e you always think of them. But this time, you need to think about yourself, Princess. I'm willing to help and support you if yo

es. I didn't expect her to say those words to me today. I did

eatedly. "Thank you so much, Wand