Hardin: The moment I stepped into the house, her scent engulfed me. It was not one of those random scents that would come to fade away, maybe linger a little more as you passed by the halls. This was angry, and attacking, as though her essence itself felt my absence and was attacking me for taking so long to return to them. Yes, I had my priorities set straight in stone when I walked through those doors. I would discuss with my father first, and then go to see her. But the minute her scent hit my nostrils, all thoughts of the initial plan and being a good leader flew out the window, causing me to swallow my pride and turn to the servant who helped with my bags. " Ana is up in her room right?" I asked. She seemed to think for a while. " Well I can't tell for sure because she has nev

