“Are you ready, my dear?”

I continued to stare up in terror at Malphas. I had to remind myself violently that this was just a vision, showing me my past self.

Even knowing this was a glimpse into my previous life, I still tried to scream no at him. Of course, I didn’t. I nodded glumly but kept my head high as I started to walk beside him, out of my bed chamber and down a long, intricate hallway decorated in dark red velvet and gold.

It was only when we ...