Chapter 54 An Old Friend

• Annie
• It's her. After the Queen dragged me away to speak to some other important noble who's name I can't think to remember, I saw her. Standing across the ballroom in her stunning grey dress, her long hair piled high on her head, it's Vanessa. I'd know her anywhere. I can still remember what she said to me. I've been lucky, this being the first time I've seen her since then. We run in different circles I suppose.
• But I know it's her.