Broken Bloodline

MAEVIA

The gates of my residence came into view as the carriage slowed along the stone road. I expected calmness when I returned.

Instead, someone stood waiting in the outer courtyard.

Tiber.

He did not approach the carriage immediately. He remained still near the center path as the driver stopped and opened the door.

I stepped down carefully.

"You found the place quickly," I said.

"I have known t