By the time Marisol parted ways with Sophia, it was well into the evening. Although she itched to go find Lily and share everything that had happened whilst seeking her input, Marisol headed for the hidden castle instead.

She walked into the hidden castle with a pep in her step, her mind still buzzing from her conversation with Sophia. She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she almost missed the sight of Cedric pacing back and forth in the dimly lit hallway, the man halting his pacing as he ...