Chapter 39 What Are You Waiting For

• Despite how painful it was to remove a tattoo, Cassandra bore it silently. Sweat was beginning to bead on her forehead, but she refused to allow herself to become the laughingstock of the room.
• As the tattoo was nearly completely removed, an attendant entered the private room and presented her with a delicately wrapped gift.
• To distract herself from the pain, Cassandra immediately opened the gift. She reached in and pulled out a small box. Upon opening it, she discovered a ring nestled on a piece of blue velvet cloth.