TAYLOR
The weight of Lady Diane's words echoed in my thoughts as I swiftly packed my belongings. I couldn't bear the idea of waiting around for Vladimir to decide my fate after her unsettling revelation. If what she claimed about the council's intentions was true, it seemed inevitable that Vladimir would soon be compelled to remove me from the palace.
With a sense of urgency, I selected only a handful of items, just enough to fill a small suitcase. I didn't want to burden myself with unnecessary baggage, both physically and emotionally. By the time noon rolled around, I had completed my preparations, with my suitcase neatly packed and ready by the door.
As I sat in Vladimir's room, the anticipation gnawed at me. I had made the decision to wait here for him, to have that conversation tha
