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~Katrina~
I entered the main palace and followed the path that led to the king's chambers. Just as I got close, I saw him walking into his room. I quickened my steps, hoping to catch up, but the door closed right in front of me. I stopped, my heart sinking.
I was about to beg the guards to let me in when, to my surprise, they opened the door without hesitation. A wave of fear swept over me as I stepped into the room. Something felt different. I had expected resistance, maybe even a scolding. But they let me in so easily. Was the king going to be angry with me?
He was still in his inner room, so I waited in silence, my heart pounding louder with every second. What if he came out and shouted at me? What if I had made things worse by coming here?
