Selena’s POV
We hurriedly entered my chambers…. The minute I knew the door was shut behind us, I stumbled toward the couch in the sitting room like my legs had been made of twigs. My chest still heaved from the anxiety of being dead if Karren had not intervened in the courtyard, I clutched the book tightly in my arms as though it were my last anchor to life.
Karren walked to the window, his eyes searching as though he was waiting for the enemy…His presence filled the room with both safety… He ordered a servant to get him a cup of water.
I was seated on the couch, the book sliding onto my lap with a heavy thud. For a moment I just stared at the cover. Ancient letters carved into worn leather glowed faintly and I knew my answers were in it, my fingers trembled as I opened it.. I wasn't s
