Mirellie
The moment Lady Celestine’s cold eyes settled fully on me, every instinct inside me screamed to turn around and run. I actually almost did it too. My fingers tightened around the edge of the door as I slowly took one step backward, already imagining myself escaping down the hallway before any of them could stop me.
“Mirellie.” Lady Celestine’s sharp voice sliced cleanly through my thoughts. I froze instantly. “Come here.”
The women seated around the room turned toward me together, their jeweled dresses rustling softly against polished chairs as their eyes swept slowly over my body. I felt the judgment immediately. It crawled across my skin like insects.
My stomach twisted hard. Slowly, I forced my feet to move. The training hall suddenly felt far too large and far too quiet. M
