Arla stepped outside her chamber door, the chill of the corridor creeping into her bones. She hesitated, looking sideways frantically to make sure no one was around, then she made her way stealthily, heading to the only place she wanted to go.
Every step she took was calculated and cautious, she avoided all the spots on the floor that would creak if she stepped on them..
She didn't want a soul to see her.
Everywhere was dark, but Arla wasn't bothered by the darkness. She needed to blend in with the shadows, her eyes having been trained over the years to find her way through the coven even in total darkness.
"I shouldn’t be doing this. I will be in great trouble if I'm caught."
The negative thought filtered through her mind, making her feel uneasy, but she forced it away.
She had n
