Zara's POV

A tremendous sense of anxiety washed over me, and I began to pace the room.

My appetite had gone with Mariana's account of events, and I began to fear the worst when she informed me that Nicolas had been called to an emergency council meeting.

I didn't want to stay indoors anymore, yet I knew I couldn't just go outside and explore the territory.

Mariana looked anxious and confused, as if she didn't know what to do.

"Luna, please calm down," she ...