A gentle back rub or hair stroking acts as a buffer between deep sleep and reality. 2. Leverage the Ultimate Bribe (Coffee and Carbs)
A soft knock at the door signaled the arrival of her lady-in-waiting, Clara."Good morning, Your Highness. It’s seven o'clock," Clara whispered, tentatively stepping into the room.
Instead of apologizing for being tired or "cranky," lean into it with a bit of humor.
Her father, King Alaric, was a man of infinite patience, but even he had a breaking point. That point arrived on a Tuesday when Isabella threw a diamond-encrusted hand mirror at a visiting diplomat because he had "the audacity to breathe too loudly" during her violin recital.