Amelia’s POV

Asher’s voice cut through the still air like a blade.

“Check the halls. Someone’s here.”

My heart stopped.

Every muscle in my body locked as I pressed myself flat against the cold stone behind the pillar.

I could feel the gazes of the Lupari soldiers turned to me.

The clink of armor grew louder, echoing through the hall.

I held my breath, my heart pounding loudly in my chest.

Then, a shadow fell across my feet.

One of the soldiers stopped inches away from where I ...