Gah! I am sooo sorry it took me so long to post!!! Please forgive me. Also, I will be on VERY little for a while. I am so sorry. I love all of you! Sorry this chapter is so short... I hope to come back soon.

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With an aching head and a heavy heart, I made my way to Lord Ramnor's rooms. The halls were strewn with debris, and as I walked I had to dodge the shards of broken glass littering the wooden floor. And my brain was equally as crowded and nervous. I didn’t realize I was biting my lip until I tasted blood.

When I came to the familiar room, I slowly raised my hand. I was preparing to knock when a hard, sharp voice caused me to freeze.

“State your name and your business with Lord Bleston.”

I turned around, my chest pounding.

“Karissa Pacer, Sir. Requested to assist his, uh, his Highness, Sir.”

“The King is busy right now, but I will tell him you've been here.”

“Yes, Sir,” I nodded, and backed up clumsily. I was about to leave when the door opened, and a large, strong rabbit stepped into the doorway. Behind him, it sounded like renovations were being to the large office.

“King Bleston has ordered you to come early tomorrow morning, Miss. He will see you then. For now, help with the cleanup.”

“Yes, Sir. I will do that.”

He flicked his hand dismissively before turning to speak to the guard, and I bowed my head, walking quickly away. When I was out of sight, I clenched my teeth, sighing in frustration. Why did they have to change everything so soon? Couldn’t they leave Lord Ramnor’s room in peace for a few days?

Shaking my head, I pushed those thoughts to the already overcrowded back of my mind. Prince Bleston needed a room if he was going to get things done, and Lord Ramnor's was probably the most suitable.

Now, I needed to find out where I could best help.

Later that night, I slumped into a chair in the mess hall, setting my bow on the ground beside me. Doing so reminded me for the thousandth time of my uselessness. If I had only been more aware of my surroundings when the wolves attacked, Lord Ramnor might still be alive.