Anastasia's Cottage
While the rumors were spreading throughout the kingdom, Anastasia lived her days peacefully in her new home. The news of the king getting married to Rosalind had come to her as a surprise, but she was not particularly worried.
On this day, Anastasia was playing the lute when Grater came to inform her that she had a visitor.
"Who?" Anastasia asked. She did not believe her father would come looking for her after the last incident. She couldn't think of anyone else who might be searching for her.
"Lady Rosalind," Grater said. Her voice sounded unnatural.
"Let her come in," Anastasia replied. Rosalind was the only friend she had ever made in her life, so even when she found out Rosalind was going to marry the king, she could not blame her. The bond between her and the king had ended. Moreover, in their circle, a daughter did not get to choose the man she married.
"My lady..." Grater raised an objection.
