Lilith's POV
When Shayla told her secret, the castle felt quiet. I stood there with my heart beating fast as her shaky words filled the heavy air. “I didn't want to, Your Highness. I promise! It just… he said he’d keep me safe, and I thought—”
“Stop!” I said quickly. The worried maid quieted down with her eyes big with fear. “You’ve talked enough for now.” I looked at the closest guard. “Go and get Dale right now.”
“Your Highness?” The guard paused with a worried look on his face.
“Do what I say,” I told him with my voice strong. Dale had to listen to this by herself.
I knew I had to move quickly. Each second passed like forever with results that could change everything in our world.
When the guard hurried away, I felt Adams next to me looking at me with a steady and curious look. “W
