Chapter 56

The Orb Flared 

Staria's POV

After Ugarh left my room, I lay still on the bed, staring at the ceiling. His scent was still in the sheets, and my body still tingled from his touch. I smiled, satisfied. Everything was going as I had planned.

But I couldn’t get too comfortable. I needed to keep playing my part. I got up slowly and walked to the mirror. I ran a brush through my hair, watching my reflection. My lips curved into a soft smirk.

Just then, there was a faint shimmer in ...