CHAPTER 21
BELLA'S POV
I took a deep breath, trying to steady my trembling hands. I stared at Kubala’s door, my stomach twisting with fear, relief, and uncertainty. A servant had come earlier with a message—that Kubala had summoned me. I had no idea what to expect.
Was this my chance? My moment to try to earn back my freedom?
I swallowed hard and knocked on the wooden door. The sound echoed down the empty hallway. I glanced around, trying to distract myself from my pounding heartbeat. But then, Tamara's face invaded my thoughts. Her disheveled appearance from this morning haunted me, and also the way she had walked out of Kubala's quarters.
A shiver ran down my spine as I forced the memory away, along with the emotions threatening to overwhelm me. The sound of the door opening brought
