Seraphina
I woke up after taking a nap that felt like I had been sleeping for an eternity. Two maids were already in my room, arranging my clothes and putting them away for the laundry.
"Your Majesty," one of them said when she noticed I was awake. "Dinner will be served soon. Lord Varyn requests your presence at the dinner table."
I sat up slowly. "Tell him I'll be down in a few minutes."
They nodded and left the room quietly.
I got out of bed, washed my face, and changed into something simple, a soft gown with no corset, I tied my hair loosely and looked at myself in the mirror.
The halls were quiet as I made my way to the dining room.
When I entered the dining hall, my uncle was already there, sitting at the head of the long table, sipping wine. The smell of roasted duck and spices filled the air.
"Seraphina," he said without looking up. "You're late."
"I wasn't aware there was a time limit," I replied, taking my seat opposite him.
