It was late, past the midnight hour as I stood outside of her door. The halls were empty and dark, and there I stood, watching her door. After talking with Leonis, I realized why he had so suddenly changed his tune with her. Even the soldiers that were with them...those that initially hated her seemed to have more respect for the Kiera. Of course, they would feel indebted to someone that saved their lives, no matter who it was. But...what if it was all a trick? What if the story that she told Leonis wasn't true? Maybe a part of me was just wishing and hoping against hope that it was. I knew that Kieran Kinkayd murdering my family was the only thing...the only big thing that was stopping me from...No! I dared not think any further while I stood there foolishly contemplating whether I

