Under the Mask

Lysandra’s POV

“His Highness insisted that only Crown Prince Varek can go in. These matters are highly confidential,” the Novarian attendant declared, stepping directly into my path as I moved to follow Varek.

The man stood rigid. Sweat beaded along his hairline. He blocked the entrance to the large command tent with his chin raised, desperate to follow his orders. Behind him, two armored guards