Selene's POV
I noticed that after the first few turns that we weren't on the path I was starting to recognize which led to my room.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
This time, the female guard answered.
"To someone who asked to see you."
That wasn't reassuring as no one has asked for me with clear intent.
"Who?"
She didn't look at me when she replied. "You'll know when you get there."
I almost pressed further, but stopped myself.
Questions didn't mean answers here.
We walked in silence after that. My steps were steadier now, even if the ache in my side hadn't fully disappeared. It reminded me with every movement, but it no longer controlled how I moved.
We stopped in front of a door that was different from the others. Not grand, not guarded, but set apart i
