WINTER

“What did they say to you, My Queen? I saw you walk out of your study after Lilith and Freya left, you looked so sad,” Eira asked as we settled in for dinner.

Evening had arrived, and once again it was just the two of us in the grand dining hall of the castle.

Valtor didn't tell me he’d be returning late, and the longer the minutes dragged on, the more uneasy I felt. Honestly, I hoped he’d return early so we could finally talk.

I’d considered reaching out to him ...