Chapter 57

• It was officially two weeks since Sebastian and the army departed.
• My room suddenly felt too cramped. I'd avoided going out in fear I'd run into the queen or Tahira, or anyone. Without Sebastian here, I felt alone. And worse, with each glare directed at me, I could feel the growing tension. How long until the people figure out eliminating me would free Sebastian of me, and therefore uncompromise their precious bloodline?
• Even that frightening thought did nothing to stop me from slipping out to clear my head one night.