Chapter 0026

I read through it all. This invitation Includes Eiva…?” Could that be right? But there was her name, clear

as day, directly beside mine. Perhaps this was some kind of apology for the doctors‘ behavior last night?

Or was this something else another publicity stunt?

I supposed I couldn’t be picky enough to let it bother me. The royal family invited us both, so we both. would attend. Full stop.

Right now, my bigger concern could be focused on the detailed dress code included at the bottom of the invitation.

“The tailors will be here in an hour,” the talkative maid said. “They’ll measure you both for the dresses.”

“Princess dresses?” Elva asked, all doe eyes and sweetness.

The maid smiled at her. “Something very close to, yes.

Elva cheered.

The maid returried her attention to me. The dance instructors will arrive tomorrow.”

“Dance instructors?” I knew how to do a two–step as well as anyone.

all of the latest dances. Some of the proper steps for the social dances are quite complicated, these days.

it this time. We hadn’t done much dancing at

fine for impromptu dances alone in the garden under

those memories. Nicholas had likely forgotten those special nights, so I

for both Elva and me. The maids said

our honor to assist

less. After some coaxing I convinced them to at least let

one said.

some sewing machines and a work table into my bedroom. As they worked, I peered through some of the scraps of fabric they’d left to

as

the fabrics were very sturdy. There was even a swatch

idea came to

enough for today,” I said,

and excused themselves for the

tucked in Elva and kissed her goodnight. Then

worked through the night, shaping and stitching. I had to guess some of the size work, trying to remember the shape of Nicholas’s hand compared

windows. My eyes hurt and I was tired. But it wasn’t

I’d made in both of my

a prince

to properly thank Nicholas for helping Elva.

now, in the light of day,

to me now. He seemed to always

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