Thirty-Six:
Princess Ashden
We had been there for a week before I got to talk to The Countess of Vincia.I’d avoided her thus far because I’d spent most of the time in my room, trying not to puke. On one of the days I felt that I was finally well enough to explore the grounds, I walked the large, expansive garden.
Haven was in town, trying to see about getting us a car and gas again. I’d been left alone, and I found that I didn’t mind it. I couldn’t remember the last time that I’d had the freedom to be by myself.
If we’d been safe enough, I would have gone into town with him. But Haven was worried that I might be recognized, and so I stayed on the estate. But I longed for the day when I could go where I wanted to without someone looking over my shoulder.
“Princess?” I heard the Co
