Emily
News of the duel reached me, and I was pacing the rooms from James’ room to the other baby's room. How was I supposed not to interfere? What if Julius died? I tried moving over to his room, without success. It seemed the creator decided to make sure I lived a normal life while with Julius. Not knowing was so overwhelming! How did I live like this before? I missed my talks with Cook! If only I could speak to her. How long would it take before I was told what my fate would be? My breathing was fast and shallow. I walked up and down, chewing on my nails.
“Milady? I have put James back to sleep. He is fed and changed.” The wet-nurse interrupted my thoughts, bringing me back to reality.
“Thank you. You may go.” I absent-mindedly waved my hand in the air.
“Milady, the King said that I
