MALIA’S POV

The hallway was empty but not quiet. Faint and distant voices echoed across the walls from downstairs. I doubt dinner or the meeting in the hall was done and soon, they’ll start searching for Daxton.

The blood in my hand dripped as I moved with my back pressed against the wall, keeping to the shadows until I climbed the next stairs. Sephone was sure that Maelik's room would be upstairs, so we took the chance.

After climbing a few stairs, I started hearing the murmurings from ...