Elena POV

She stayed quiet for a long while, likely thinking about the best way to answer my question. She probably knew her answer would determine mine. I let her take as much time as she needed, I wasn’t in a hurry. I could wait all day if I needed to.

Finally, a firm look came over her face. “I have no family left Luna, I only got this job at the palace through the help of a friend.

Serving you would stabilise my position here. Honestly, I wasn’t the one meant to bring these ...