Chapter 94: A Farewell Paid In Full
Rose’s face softened at Lady Delphine’s words. She couldn’t thank the woman enough. She would owe her for the rest of her life, and she hoped the words she spoke were true—but months was too much. Still, it was better than nothing.
She knew the crown prince couldn’t keep her forever. Right now, all she needed to do was grow some nerve to endure everything he might require from her for the next few months—and at least now she didn’t have to worry about carrying his child.
"Thank you," Rose said, dropping the spoon on the table and sealing up the jar. Making sure none of its contents would spill, she picked it up and placed it into the bag Lady Delphine had given her.
It wasn’t too big, but it held some of the clothes she had worn during her stay here. Esme had given her some goodbye snacks, Beth had given her a doll she made, and Kali had hugged her goodbye.
Rose had tried not to cry at any of this, but she had ended up failing. She knew she probably wouldn’t see the girls again and couldn’t even see them before she officially left—that was why they all said their goodbyes before nightfall.
"You’re ready," Lady Delphine said.
Rose nodded and held onto her bag. "Thank you again."
"If I let you thank me as much as you want, we’ll be here all night."
Lady Delphine dropped the pipe on the nearest table. The smoke had faded, and though her eyes were still dazed, she seemed fully aware of herself.
"You don’t think the crown prince is going to send anyone?" Rose asked.