Rose's face softened at Lady Delphine's words. She couldn't thank the woman enough. She would owe her for the rest of her life, and she hoped the words she spoke were true—but months was too much. Still, it was better than nothing.
She knew the crown prince couldn't keep her forever. Right now, all she needed to do was grow some nerve to endure everything he might require from her for the next few months—and at least now she didn't have to worry about carrying his child.
"Thank you," Rose said, dropping the spoon on the table and sealing up the jar. Making sure none of its contents would spill, she picked it up and placed it into the bag Lady Delphine had given her.
It wasn't too big, but it held some of the clothes she had worn during her stay here. Esme had given her some goodbye snacks, Beth had given her a doll she made, and Kali had hugged her goodbye.
