I knew what that reaction on my neck meant. I turned my gaze, and despite the darkness of the corridor, I could distinguish the silhouette of the observer.
"Do you have permission to be here?"
Emeric also turned, immediately positioning himself at my side protectively. I lifted my gaze and tried to calm him by passing my hand in front of him.
"I came for my she-wolf. I know she's behind that door, locked in that room."
"That wasn't what I asked you, Ivania."
"Why does she speak to you like that?" Emeric exclaimed. "Don't you know who you're talking to?"
"I've authorized her, prince," I hurried to clarify. "Sonnia is just doing her job, and I know her intention is nothing but to help us, right?"
"That's right, Ivania. I came to help you, and what you were about to do won't be of much
