Roxanne's POV:

I was awakened by light footsteps in the room.

I rubbed my eyes a few times, then sat upright and looked at the person who was standing next to the desk, facing me with a bow.

"Who are you, and what are you doing here?" I asked, my tone serious.

When she stood upright and dropped the cloak from her head, I sighed in relief.

"So it is you. What do you want, Thelma?" I whispered in a low tone.

"I apologize for disturbing your sleep. I was just preparing a ...