GEMMA
The palace was in an uproar. Since I had seen the intruder's face, a sketch fitting it was made. Nate made all the guests in the palace pack their things in an hour and go through security before they could leave.
Every exit and entrance was mounted by guards and not a single soul could leave without being thoroughly searched. And still, the intruder was yet to be found.
I heard about the Luna Queen's critical condition when I went into her pavilion. Sid was in a chair, her eyes having a vacant look in them. There was blood on her shirt but, when I inspected her for any injuries, she had none. I could guess whose blood that was.
"Sid," I called gently, taking a chair next to her. "What happened?"
"Sandra…" she let out and then looked down at her hands. They were shaking. "I… I j
