Chapter Forty Three The Dance
Lady Alya’s Point of view
Wow I cannot comprehend that I who was once a maid now reside in a palace writhing the chambers made for our Queen. Although it has been quite some time I have been the second Lady in Waiting, to my Queen, I still find the need to pinch myself once in a while to ensure I am not locked within a dream.
One of the maids of the palace, who looks around my age, is unpacking my dresses for me, she is quiet, not speaking, and looks to feel a little uncomfortable. I do not wish for her to feel this way, I remember all to well the nervousness of serving Lady’s and not wishing to displease them.
“Can I ask, what is your name?” I enquire the maid
“I am Stephanie my lady” she bows, with a look of shock that I have asked her such a ques
