Vera’s POV’S
Vera was not an elder who tolerated disruptions to her sleep schedule, and over the years, she had always ensured that she was never disturbed whenever she did sleep.
Her chambers were her sanctuary, and at night, it was her safe space. Just a couple of minutes ago, she had just rested her head beneath her fur-lined sheets when the knocking began.
It wasn’t a polite or hesitant knock, this was different, more urgent.
Three rapid knocks, then two, then three again.
It was a signal, hers.
Vera’s eyes snapped open, and she resisted the urge to let out a groan. There was only one person who would dare disturb her at night and also use that code.
She quickly sat up because she knew something very important would have to happen for that person to try and disturb her at
