Maelis POV

After taking a few deep breaths, I finally stepped out of the study. I had to keep my trust in Lucian. He would get this under control. That's how he always handles things, and this wouldn't be any different for him.

I shut off the nerves screaming at me because the last thing I needed right now was fright. I needed to push every single ounce of fear away. I needed to be strong for him, and for Anna.

“Gosh! It's sooo noisy up here. Can you process your thoughts one at a time?” Rosa complained in my head, pacing back and forth in my mind.

“Don't act...