Chapter 34: Seeds Of Defiance

Diana I continued to look at both of them until they noticed me. Karl has a ridiculous idea that I think we should shut down before it spreads even more," Madame Gertrude said, giving him another pointed look before smiling at me. "That doesn't explain anything at all. I can't imagine why because he hasn't explained anything to me either. I don't understand why he's behaving like this recently." As she talked to Karl, he simply rolled his eyes and grunted in response. "I want both of you to know that everything is going to be fine, Diana. Right now, your happiness is what matters. I don't want you to feel caged or sad like you did with the Grovers." She said warmly. "Thank you," I felt my heart rate quicken at her words. She truly understood where I was coming from, and I couldn't be more grateful. I smiled and then finished my food before turning in for the night. *** With each day closer to the coronation ceremony, my heart kept beating too fast. It was as though I thought