Penelope
Seven days.
The countdown that has dominated my thoughts for the past few days finally reaches zero.
Tonight is the lunar eclipse.
I stand in my chambers, dressed in simple dark clothing rather than the elaborate gowns Graham has been sending. Mia watches me with worried eyes as I braid my hair into a practical style, securing it tightly.
"My lady," she finally speaks. "What's happening tonight?"
I know she is a perceptive person and can sense that something is different about tonight.
However,I can't feed her the details about tonight. Her not knowing is the best way I can protect her in case things go south.
"Mia." I turn to face her, taking her hands in mine. "I need you to stay in this room. No matter what you hear, no matter what happens, you stay here. You should loc
