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 "Duchess," Eleanor tapped Alessandra's shoulder to wake her up. "You must go to bed."

Alessandra slowly opened her eyes and found Eleanor standing over her. She rubbed her eyes to get rid of her tiredness. "What time is it?" She asked, covering her mouth to hide a yawn.

"It is nearing seven in a couple of minutes. The queen has fallen to sleep and Linda is resting in the guest room you gave her. I must take my leave soon before my aunt worries about me but first, you should go to bed," Eleanor said, worried about the position Alessandra was in now, dozing off at the front door in the chair she sat in. 

Alessandra looked behind Eleanor and saw that Caleb and Sally were also present. "I'm sorry, Sally. You and Caleb must be ready to go home to your parents. You can retire for the rest of the night. I won't need you from this point on," Alessandra stated, sending home Sally and Caleb.