Solaris summoned me hours ago, I was with Artemis. Then I was left cleaning the mess left from Avon's goons. I had no intention of telling Solaris, I didn’t need her to fight my battles. Fighting my battles meant placing distance that was the hard part.
We met at our usual spot, the deepest place in the castle. Forgotten chambers of a different time in the history of Paradis. Solaris waited by the sparking fireplace. I was late.
‘Don’t linger Daylen.’ She said. ‘We have plenty to discuss.’
I walked in, kicked the door shut. I sat and waited for her to grace her makeshift throne, but she never did.
‘I called for you yesterday Daylen.’
I clenched my jaw, ‘I was... tied up.’
‘Too tied up for the Queen?’
I stood, nothing would simmer the sun blazing inside her. I’d neglected her and I couldn’t cough up an explanation.
‘Forgive me, what was so
