GRAND LORD VLADYA
After two full days on the road, Grand Lord Vladya desired nothing more than to recline upon his comfortable bed and doze for the remainder of the day.
It was precisely why he detested venturing to the outskirts of Urai. But the Elder had summoned him, giving him no choice but to answer.
Weary to his very core, he trudged along the path leading to his quarters. The sight of Sinai standing by his door caused him to halt.
By Ukrae, how had she known he was back?
Mistress Sinai greeted him with a smile. "You have returned?"
"How did you come to know of my imminent arrival?" he asked cautiously.
"I encountered your butler downstairs, my Lord," she replied, walking toward him. "How was your journey?"
He took a deep breath. "Exhausting. I need to rest."
"I have heard
