she wore sensible , but pretty , sandals today instead of spiky heels . i leaned against the doorway and crossed my arms as i admired it . i picked up the white beret to feel the fabric when i noticed the elastic black ring that had been hiding underneath . the door to the queens chambers opened , and king jared came in , his handsome face looking both vaguely irritated and tired . and then it looked down again . with so much going on , like almost getting eaten , i 'd forgotten all about it . 