Chapter 34: The Second Day (Part One)

The Crown 

"We were looking for you all over the place, Your Highness." There is a mix of relief and frustration laced in Edward's voice as he confronts me first thing in the morning. Guess they have been looking for me in the woods all night. 

I must admit it was quite selfish and reckless of me that I left them on their own last night. I shouldn't have done that. 

"I am sorry… Edward." But as much guilt as I am feeling right now, I have so many furnishing questions circling around my mind that I feel like throwing up. They are overwhelming me and keeping me from focusing. And I am sure that it is evident in my face. I look like I have aged an entire year in just a single night. 

"It is fine." Erick yawns. He says that but I know that it is not fine at all. It can affect both of them in today's trial. "Where did you run off to anyway?"