Greta appeared back at the front of the castle holding her step grandmother’s hand. She hadn’t told her why she asked her to bring her here, she didn’t need to; Lena always had a good reason for doing whatever she did.

“You can go back to Tyler and the coup dear; I’ll come and meet you when I’m done,” Lena said to her.

“Ok,” then Greta disappeared inside.

Lena took steady steps into the castle through the halls and into the bedroom quarters before finally reaching Soudin’s private study room. She knew she would meet him here; she always knew where to find him.

Soudin was seated at a table,...