River stretched in her bed, her body still wrapped in warmth, the soft blankets cocooning her in comfort. A peaceful sigh escaped her lips as she nestled deeper into the plush sheets.
Then it hit her.
Panic crashed into her chest like a tidal wave, jerking her fully awake.
She was late for her tasks! Damn it!
Her eyes flew open, her breath catching in her throat. She bolted upright, her heart hammering wildly against her ribs. But the moment she took in her surroundings, the panic shifted into confusion.
Where… was she?
This wasn’t her small, modest home. The bed was massive, draped in the finest silk she had ever touched. The walls were adorned with intricate tapestries, and a golden chandelier hung from the ceiling, glittering with soft morning light. Everything around her screamed
