Elena POV

I watched Poppy as she stood a step behind Cassandra. Asides from a quick glance at Lucas when she’d entered the room, she hadn’t lifted her head since.

Not even to look up at me despite the claim that she was here to see me.

In fact it was more likely that Cassandra had dragged her along.

“Poppy,” I called, and she raised her head, letting out a small startled sound.

“Yes, Luna?”

“Have you been well all this time?” I asked.

“Yes,” she said simply before ...