Chapter 533

Ivy's POV

I went down the stairs carefully, one hand on the railing, the other lightly touching the bead necklace Lily had given me. It was comforting, in a strange way, that light, colorful weight against my skin.

The guest dining area was on the ground floor. A wide room with rustic wooden tables and high-backed chairs. The smell coming from inside was incredible. Something roasted, mixed with f