Juniper stood up but stayed frozen, staring at the map of Groda. She noted the sweat on her palms and the beating in her chest. Kai's scent lingered in the room.
To her surprise, some volnocons addressed her before leaving the war room. She nodded her head, then turned towards her tutor. He stood patiently, waiting for her.
"What's the third tier like?" She asked.
Her tutor let out a sigh and pinched his nose. "It is a lowly place."
"Do you believe I should go to tier three?"
He shook his head. "It's an awful place. I fear you will feel overwhelmed with your duties if you were to go."
Tally nodded, but in the back of her mind, she felt this nagging feeling that she needed to see tier three. She knew one person who could answer her truthfully, Dane.
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Juniper tiredly returned to Kai's chambers. She could hear heavy footsteps pacing back and forth. Her large guard had returned to his post and opened the door for her, saying nothing.