Chapter 139

The walk to Torin's study felt endless, my mind racing with possibilities. What could be so urgent? Had something happened? Had he discovered something about my original mission?

When I reached his study, the guard knocked once before opening the door. "Lady Selah, Your Majesty."

"Thank you. Leave us."

The dismissal was curt, and the guard bowed before closing the door behind me with a soft click.