TRINITY
The cool evening air nipped at my skin as I stepped out of the stables, saying a quick goodbye to Xander. Despite his earlier antics, I couldn’t help but feel lighter after our time together. For once, my mind had been free of fear and worry—if only for a little while.
But my brief reprieve didn’t last long.
As I walked back toward the palace, lost in thought, I nearly collided with someone coming around the corner. When I looked up, I was met with Luna Mira’s cold, piercing gaze.
“Oh, it’s you,” she said, her voice dripping with disdain.
I stiffened, taking a step back. “Excuse me, Luna Mira,” I said politely, attempting to move out of her way.
She didn’t budge. Instead, she crossed her arms and stared me down, her expression twisted in something that could only be described as contempt.
“You should watch where you’re going,” she snapped. “Though, I suppose someone like you is always in the way, aren’t they?”
My stomach churned at her words, but I kept my expression neutral.
