I walked in the direction of the den where me and Iliana had talked but she wasn't there, so I continued down past the lavish statues of previous rulers.

I made my way into a dark nook that had no lamps or candles.

“We can talk undisturbed here,” 

I turned, nearly twisting my ankle on these stilts I was in and saw Abby with her hands clasped in front of her body.

She clutched a purse that glimmered as much as the dress.

“Why did you run?” I asked ...