Chapter 303

• We met Graziana at our suite precisely an hour later. From there, she led us through a labyrinth of hallways, halfway across the castle. The summer sun bathed everything in warmth, and the sight of blooming flowers coupled with the soft rush of air against my skin was a welcome comfort. It was even more enchanting in the parts of the castle where there was no ceiling—just pillars adorned with flowing curtains lining the marble walkways. The sky above was a brilliant shade of blue, vibrant and alive.
• “There are several libraries in this castle, but this one is my favorite,” Graziana said, flashing a grin over her shoulder as she guided us onward. “Noemi has her spying and foresight, but me? I have this.”
• “The library?” I asked, eyeing an ornate set of doors adorned with intricate golden filigree.