Reid followed her out of the stables and into the palace. At this late hour, most hallways were dark, lit only by the moon shining in the windows. Joce took Reid up to the fourth floor, which surprised her. The royal family’s rooms were located on this level. She’d assumed she would be on a lower floor where the guest suites were. Joce turned down another corridor. Since it was dark and they’d taken the main staircase, Reid wasn’t sure where she was in relation to the prince and princess’s bedchamber.

“This will be your suite until the wedding,” Joce said, opening a door and ushering Reid inside.

The wedding. Reid had been careful not to think about that upcoming event. “Do you know when it is set to take place?” Hopefully, it wouldn’t be for a few weeks. She needed time to get her bearings.

“The engagement hasn’t been announced, so you have some time.”

Relief filled her.

“The bedchamber is the room on the left, the bathing chamber to the right. This is the sitting room. Would you like me to light a few candles so you can see everything?”

“That won’t be necessary,” Reid replied. “However, I would like to bathe if it’s not too much trouble.”

“No trouble at all, my lady.” Joce curtsied, then went into the bathing chamber.

Just enough moonlight filtered in to reveal two sofas and a low table situated in the center. A desk was off to the side. Reid peeked into the bedchamber, but the curtains were drawn, blocking out the light.

“Do you need help undressing?” Joce asked from behind Reid.

“No, I’m good. I would like something to sleep in, though,” she said, dropping her bag just inside the bedchamber.

“I’ll light a candle or two so you can see.” Joce stepped around Reid to enter the bedchamber. “When it became clear you’d arrive before your personal items, Princess Nara made sure to supply you with everything you’ll need.” Joce lit a handful of candles, then faced Reid. “Your sleeping clothes are in the armoire. Will you require anything else before I retire for the night?”

“No, that will be all. Thank you.”

Joce curtsied, then left.

Not wanting to get her bedchamber dirty, Reid went straight to her bathing chamber. She peeled off the filthy, tattered dresses, leaving them on the floor, then stepped into the blessedly hot water, sinking down into the tub. She’d never felt anything quite so wonderful. Knowing she was on the verge of falling asleep, she quickly washed herself before getting out. After drying off, she hurried to her bedchamber.

With the candles lit, she could see the deep blue curtains at the head of the four-poster bed, an armoire set next to it. A closet on the opposite wall caught her eye. Excitement coursed through her. Nara had picked out Reid’s wardrobe.