Aurora still stared at Trina, cursing inwardly her bad luck in having her as her squire. With every smile from that girl, it became clearer that Samira would be infinitely better by her side. She was about to open her mouth and ask if she could choose someone else when she felt something change.

Thales froze. His body, so close to hers, stiffened like stone. His cold gaze fixed on the entrance to the hall.

Aurora frowned.

“What is it?”

There was no answer. Only ...