Chapter 99

SERAPHINA

I stumbled backward, my heart racing from the collision. Reginald steadied me with his hands on my shoulders, and I quickly stepped out of his reach.

"Sorry," I muttered, not meeting his eyes.

"No harm done." His voice was light, almost amused. "You seem distracted."

"I am fine."

He gestured to the open door beside us. "I was just about to go in here. Care to join me?"

I peered past him into the room, curious despite myself. It was unlike anything I had seen in the ...