#Chapter 32: Old Flame

[Evelyn’s POV] For what it was worth, I appreciated Wendy trying to salvage whatever dignity I still had left at that point. Honestly, the moment I found out that Alexander wasn’t going to be able to attend, I should have found an excuse myself not to show up to this mess of a gathering. Having saved me from what would have been an embarrassing fall, Wendy patted my arm and turned to greet the Queen. “Hello, your Majesty.” The Queen Luna practically lit up with jovial excitement. “When I heard that Wendy Kingston was in attendance, I nearly ran here on foot.” Wendy gave her a light-hearted chuckle. “And may I say, only you would be able to run a marathon in those heels, your Majesty.” I marveled over the friendly exchange between the two older women. Meanwhile, I awkwardly glanced back at Princess Rena, feeling my cheeks slightly flush from my earlier mishap. Surprisingly, Rena had offered me a small smile in return. “It’s alright,” she said softly. “The first time