~Lucian~

Alora's mother's chambers were exactly as they'd been left, the only difference was that she didn't lay there— on the bed.

"No one's been in here since she died," A maid said quietly, running her fingers over the dusty furniture. "Lady Selene wouldn't let anyone touch anything. Said it would dishonor Luna Kamilla's memory."

"You may leave." Alora said to the servant but she still stood there like she didn't hear a thing.

"Are you deaf?!" I barked, and the maid flinched. ...