Today was the day of the meeting between the three factions, and I felt as though my anxiety would overcome me at any moment. For the past seven years, I have worked hard to establish my own allies, to build my reputation, and to prepare Axel with all the knowledge and strength he may need to pursue his own happiness. Today was the day that I must risk it all. Axel needed to be accepted back into the Imperial family, and with the King and Queen gone, now was the perfect time.
"You look pale, Saintess," Cynthia gave me a worried look, as she finished pinning my hair up.
"Today is an important day," I answered her, spying Delilah and Olive also sharing concerned glances.
"Everything will be fine, my Lady. You've worked hard to prepare," Olive consoled me, her upbeat aura filling the ro
