After lunch ended, Caira returned to her room almost immediately and didn't leave. Usually, she would head to the library, then the gardens, and would remain there until Rylen came to let her know dinner was ready.
But Caira wasn't going to do any of that today. She intended to skip dinner, as that was the only way her plan would work. If she attended dinner, then there wouldn't be enough time to get ready before it was too late.
"Are you not going to the library, my lady?" Mara asked as Caira sat in her chair.
Caira turned to look at her maid and then slowly shook her head.
Mara's face immediately filled with even more concern. "Is something wrong, my lady?"
Caira shook her head again. "I am okay," she said. "Could you pass me the wool and pin?"
Mara nodded. "Would you head to the gardens later, then?"
Caira shook her head once again and watched as her maid walked back to her with the items in hand. She accepted them and began to work.
