“Snap out of it, Danika! Sally would never want you this way! You must be strong for her!” Baski said as they walked out of the passage that divided the palace from the royal court.
As she talked, they saw Chad. Baski left Danika and ran towards him, relaying the king’s message.
Chad’s eyes darkened, and his hand fisted tightly at his side as Baski quickly talked him through everything that had happened. He walked past them and started towards the royal court. That snapped Danika out of her trance.
She turned and started running after him, determined to go along. She had to see Sally; she just had to! Baski didn’t waste time trying to stop her. Instead, they all followed Chad.
There was another way that led to the inner room without having to go through court. Chad led them through th
