[ PANDORA ]
The moment Raegon and Beta Yanni hear my approaching footsteps echoing loudly through the hallway, they stop talking at once.
They had been standing close together, clearly deep in a tense discussion, but whatever they were saying dies instantly the second I come into view.
Beta Yanni bows briefly and I return the gesture.
Without another word, he steps away and walks down the corridor, leaving Raegon and me alone.
I turn fully toward the King and give a short bow.
“We need to talk.” I say immediately.
“Well, I am busy.” He replies flatly.
He starts walking again without even waiting for my response.
His strides are long and purposeful, but I quicken my pace and manage to keep up beside him. The look on his face is cold and rigid. The kind that warns anyone with sens
