-Raven-
A few hours passed. The sun had long set, and I remained in the same position, my head slightly drooped, my fingers clasped together, and my eyes fixed on them, unsure of what else to do. Suddenly, I heard someone approaching. The lock turned, and the queen entered the room. Guards waited outside, and she instructed them to stay there before closing the doors behind her.
I quickly rose from the bed as she walked toward me. Her gaze was sharp, studying me closely as she stopped directly in front of me.
“Cole is alive, and so is my daughter,” she said. “But Sebastian...”
“My queen, I am—” She raised a hand, and I fell silent immediately.
“Liana is awake. She has explained everything to me.”
“You don’t believe her, do you?” I asked. “After all, I’m the outsider here.”
“Actually
