Era's Resolve

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CHAPTER 84

~3 MONTHS LATER~

At exactly that time and season, Era was done with her mourning period.

Her eyes blinked as she rubbed her lips together gently to ensure that her shiny red lipstick was evenly spread across her lips.

The lady standing in front of her gently applied some powder on her cheek to add as a finishing touch. Stepping aside, the lady smiled when she gazed at her finished work, allowing Era the chance to admire herself in the mirror.

If she had seen herself three months prior, perhaps it would have given her the boost that she needed to get up and rise again.

Just staring at her reflection in the mirror was more than enough for her to fall in love.

She was a lady at that. Not to speak of when a man laid eyes on her. Unfortunately for them she was queen and married to their insensitive king whom she hoped would drool at the sight.