Her Own Sanctuary

MAEVIA

The road remained quiet as Roland and I left the estate behind.

"You handled that well."

His voice was calm and steady. There was no judgment in it.

I glanced toward him briefly before looking ahead again. The lanterns along the road cast soft light across the path.

"I am not sure it felt that way."

Roland's expression softened slightly. His attention remained fixed on me.

"It did."

I rele