Emilia arrived at the Queen Mother's quarters, her expression neutral, though her insides churn with unease.
Georgina sat outside under a pavement with Eleanor and the rest of the King's concubines, Anastasia and Rhoda, including Catherine. A number of maids surrounded them with teas and refreshments served.
Emilia swallowed nervously, as she saw Georgina's face. It was her first time meeting with her so closely.
She was supposed to lead her wedding train to the palace, but she sent others instead under the excuse that she was sick and Emilia didn't get a chance to meet her.
With a composed posture, Emilia sank to her knees and bowed in greeting.
"Your grace," she said, and began to rise, but a sharp, burning pain suddenly lashed across her legs, and they went crashing back to the ground with a thud.
