||Louisa||
I waited before his doorstep. Soon Dimitrov arrived with Vince, and, to my wonder, the guards let them enter as well. Another pang of pain emerged in my chest. Was he avoiding me? I couldn’t bear to stay there any longer.
I inhaled as I ordered the guards, “I wish to speak with the Emperor. Tell him the Empress is waiting.”
The guard bowed as he entered the room again. But, to my utter disappointment, he came out with a dark expression as he mumbled, “The Emperor asked you to wait, Your Majesty.”
His words stabbed me in my heart. He let in everyone except me! I couldn’t take the humiliation. I took a deep breath before barging into the room. The door opened with a loud bang. My heart skipped a beat, thinking about Hayden. Was I ready to face him?
I scanned the room. It lo
