“Are you ready?” Reina asked, her eyes beaming with concern as she held my gaze.
I gulped, shifting my eyes away from her as I stole a momentary glimpse at Nicholas, who was also staring eagerly at me, awaiting a response. Truth be told, I don't know if I was ever going to be ready to meet her. I felt uneasy as it was.
But it was clear I couldn't put this off any longer. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath. Strengthening my resolve as I jerked up from the seat.
“I'm ready!”
Nicholas gave me an acknowledging nod; however, his eyes were fixed on Reina, who remained seated in the waiting area.
“We won't be long; if you need anything, feel free to send the guards for it.”
Reina waved her hands at both of us in a shooing gesture.
“Don't worry about me; I'll be fine. Just go. Do
