Something was going on.
I could tell by the way the atmosphere in the castle felt different today—tense, rushed, secretive. Servants were moving faster than usual, their hushed whispers floating through the corridors as they carried things from one room to another. Even Selene seemed more occupied than normal, giving sharp instructions to the staff as she moved through the halls with an air of silent authority.
But no one had told me anything.
I wasn't exactly expecting an explanation, considering I was still very much an outsider in this place, but a warning would have been nice.
I had just finished breakfast when Selene appeared out of nowhere, grabbing my wrist before I could even ask what was happening.
"You're coming with me," she said, her tone leaving no room for argument.
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