Dark Castle (The Dazzling Court Book 1) by Fawn Bailey & Isabella Starling

Author:Fawn Bailey & Isabella Starling [Bailey, Fawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-14T16:00:00+00:00

11

Amber

“You’d think they’d let us rest on a Sunday,” Safiya whispered in my ear.

I gave her a small nod before returning my attention to the maid, Fleur, standing in front of us. All the women had been told to gather in the common room where we were to receive instructions for our next royal challenge.

I was nervous and excited in equal parts, my blood pumping through my veins. I just hoped the Queen wouldn’t be part of this challenge like she had with the last one. The thought of the doctor’s exam still gave me the creeps.

“The court would like to present you with your next challenge,” Fleur said, beaming with pride. “I will take you with me for the test, one by one.”

She looked right at me and motioned for me to follow her.

“Amber, this way, please.”

A murmur of whispers filled the air as I followed Fleur out of the room.

I gave the others one last look over my shoulder with my heart pounding harder than ever. I had no idea what lay in store, but given the most recent challenge, I had reason enough to be worried.

Fleur stopped in the hallway leading away from our wing, waiting for me to catch up. Her gray eyes were bright and sparkling as they met mine, and we smiled at one another. I’d grown fond of her – she was always eager to please those of us who had the common courtesy to treat her nicely.

“Don’t worry,” she said, winking at me. “I’m sure you can pass this one. Pas de problème!”

“I’m not so certain,” I smiled in response. “The last challenge was awful.”

“Well, I don’t think the Queen will be present, if that makes you feel better,” Fleur whispered, glancing down the hallway to make sure nobody overheard. “And to be honest, it’s very obvious you’re the Prince’s favorite.”

I blushed at her words, remembering mine and Olivier’s night in the dining hall after he’d told everyone else to leave. My fingertips ghosted over my stomach.

He’d fucked me bare… I could be pregnant already. Now that would be a royal scandal.

“Thank you,” I managed. “Do you know what the next challenge is?”

“You’ll see soon enough,” she replied with a kind smile before continuing down the hallway. I was quick to follow, wondering why she was being so mysterious but brimming with excitement. Maybe the horrific challenges were over and now it was time to have some fun.

We came to a stop in front of large double doors, intricately carved with a scene I instantly recognized.

“Is this from A Little Princess?” I gasped, my fingers brushing against the beautiful wood. The scene was from the orphanage, with little Sara wearing her signature bow in her hair.

It was gorgeous – a moment of childhood caught in the most traditional of places. I loved it.

“It is indeed.”

I turned around in the direction of the voice, my eyes widening when I came face-to-face with a face I still very much remembered. A face that filled me with curiosity.

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