ISOLDE

I lifted my doubts, ignoring the tremor in my chest. My subconscious told me I was doing the right thing. I had no reason to fear anymore. Not him, not anyone, not when my own heart had been carrying a weight too long to bear alone.

I reached Felda’s chamber. Her guards didn’t even announce my presence, they looked as if they’d seen a ghost. Not surprising. I hadn’t expected I’d have any reason to come here myself, let alone to step into her domain uninvited.

“Your ...