Marked By Midnight
“According to Court tradition, you’re supposed to meet with the women of the Court, host them, lead them, all of that. But I’ve decided that can wait. You’ll meet them after the birth, when you’re ready.”
I gave a grateful nod. “I appreciate that.”
“The full moon is in a few days,” he continued, “and I have a few critical matters to handle. I may not be around as much as I’d like to be.”
“It’s alright,” I assured him. “Really.”
After he left, I decided to explore more of the mansion. My feet led me to the library, and the moment I stepped in, my eyes lit up again.
It was massive, the air rich with the scent of old pages and whispered stories. Rows upon rows of books towered around me like an
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