Chapter 12 The Meeting

• Trinia paced in her room, biting her fingers as she contemplated the upcoming meeting. Today was the day she would confront the elders, the men who had caused Vanessa so much pain and ultimately drove her to suicide. Thoughts of Ansel avoiding her lately also plagued her mind, leaving her wondering why he was distant and what he could be avoiding her for.
• "Is he avoiding me because of a simple question?" Trinia sighed exasperatedly. "Why on earth would he do that?" She scoffed and glanced towards the entrance when she heard the door open. Her heart raced as she hoped it would be Ansel walking through the door. She counted her fingers as the door swung open.
• "Your Highness," Aneeka smiled, entering the room with a tray of food. "You must eat before you leave," she said, placing the tray on the table.