The carriage pulled to a stop in front of the castle doors, and Yennefer stepped down. She took off her fur coat and handed it to one of the guards standing by, before walking towards the doors.
Her personal maid, Sophia, hurried towards her and curtsied.
"Welcome back, my Lady."
"Is Soren back?" Yennefer asked as she headed to her room.
"Yes, the Alpha returned hours ago."
"Did he look for me?"
"What?"
Yennefer paused and glared at Sophia. "Don't be dense, Sophia. Did Soren ask of me?"
"Oh, not at all, my Lady." The poor maid shook her head. "He's been in his study ever since and has ordered not to be disturbed."
Yennefer felt a rush of anger and she turned around fully.
"You mean he didn't ask for me when he returned?" She repeated. "Didn't bother that it was late and I had
