Surprisingly, the head gardener has the highest success rate in waking Isabella. His secret? He plays a bagpipe rendition of “Morning Has Broken” directly under her window. The sheer absurdity shocks her into silence—and then she laughs, just for a moment, before ordering him to stop.
Her crankiness isn't cute or quirky—it's a defense mechanism. She knows she's a princess. She knows she's desirable. But she's also deeply, secretly exhausted by the performance of royalty. The "hot brat" persona is the only armor she has against a court that wants to marry her off, dress her up, and silence her. So she makes noise. She makes heat. She makes sure everyone sees the storm before they see the crown. Surprisingly, the head gardener has the highest success
Isabella decided that a change of scenery and a bit of fresh air might do her some good. She slipped out of the house, trying not to draw attention to herself, and made her way to the beautiful gardens of Casa Madrigal. The gardens were her happy place, full of vibrant flowers and the soothing sounds of nature. It was there that she could clear her head and feel a sense of peace. The sheer absurdity shocks her into silence—and then
Being physically uncomfortable—getting out of a warm bed into a chilly room, or waking up hot and sweaty from heavy blankets—instantly spikes cortisol levels. She knows she's desirable