Crown of Shadows

"Jessamine."

One of the guards shifted their stance, moving weight from one leg to another, and my eyes shot up to him. I had seen him around before, standing closer to Kaelen's office, but I didn't know who he was. His eyes stayed glued above our heads as he remained alert and aware.

Could he see me still? The last time I was dragged into that realm, the world around me didn't fade to grey unti