chapter 22

Catherine pov.

After I made a deliberate effort to calm myself, I realized I had transcended my own physical being, inhabiting a foreign vessel. I glanced back at the man who had observed me, and suddenly, it all became clear why they referred to me as Lora.

In an attempt to dispel any lingering doubts or illusions, I cautiously rose to my feet and took a step forward, only to find myself on the brink of stumbling once again, saved from the fall by the man's intervention.

I lifted my gaze, meeting his eyes, and the depth of his sorrow upon witnessing my condition struck me profoundly.

"Please, Lora, allow me to escort you to the castle. Your father must be worried," he implored.

I nodded, my mind filled with a desperate need to comprehend the inexplicable nature of this situation. As we embarked on our journey, I turned to face him, gathering the courage to inquire further.

"What has transpired, and why have I been subjected to this?" It is important to note that I was not referr