Mira's POV,
The car door creaked open as I stepped out onto the royal courtyard. Taking a deep breath, I felt like I was about to faint at the sight before me. The numerous royal palace towers stood ahead, reaching into the sky.
Stone gargoyles were perched on the edges, watching as though they were alive, their cold eyes seeming to gawk at us. I took another shaky breath, trying to hide my fear. The cold air stung my lungs instantly, making me shiver a bit.
Deputy Torin soon approached me with a wicked smile on his cruel face. “Lady Mira, I hope the journey didn’t tire you out too much.”
“I—I’m fine,” I stuttered quickly, trying to keep my voice steady as my fingers clutched my coat. “Just… a bit overwhelmed by the royal palace’s majestic view, you know.”
Torin’s grin widened as his
