Chapter 73 Where Loyalties Lie
- I take a deep breath, smoothing down my dress one last time before entering the parlor. The soft rustle of fabric accompanies my steps as I slide open the heavy wooden doors.
- “Anastasiya?” I call out, my voice carrying a mix of nervousness and excitement. “Are you ready to go?”
- I find her standing before a large painting on the far wall, her hand tilted slightly as she studies the intricate brushstrokes. At the sound of my voice, she turns, a warm smile spreading across her face as her eyes take me in.