Queen Sephora's eyes swept the chambers the moment she stepped in as she ordered.
"Search every corner of the hairpin here, I want it found now."
The maids scattered, opening boxes, drawers, and trunks. Jewelry spilled from pouches.
Stella stood at her side, pale and trembling. Ero lingered near the door, fists tight. Rhynera folded her arms, voice soft as she used that pitiful gaze.
"I hope we find nothing, Sister," she said. "Truly, I do." Lumina did not answer after all she had her own plan.
Minutes passed before a small voice broke the air. "Your Highness!" It was Mia's voice. She crouched near the corner of the table which Rhynera had sat, arm stretched under the frame.
"I… I found it!" she stammered, pulling out a small golden hairpin glimmering in the light.
Queen Sephora stepped forward in anger. "Where was it?"
Mia held the pin with both hands covered. "Beneath the table, Your Highness."
