Chapter Twenty: Threads of Fate

Seraphina POV

The events of the previous day still lingered in my mind. The episode in the academy ball, down to being dragged to the palace and the meeting with the king.

It had all been quite overwhelming; thankfully, the king had kept to his words, and he had placed Ronan, me, and Lena in the safety of his palace.

I was now getting ready to meet Annika, the king-trusted witch,

After getting ready, we got to the king's private hall,

The king had said I would be the only one allowed to see Annika.

He refused to permit Ronan, even to see me; he said he didn't trust Ronan.

And why I appreciated his care because I was still pinned on Ronan. He had been the one to help me during the whole academy hall episode.

Now seated in the private hall, I waited for Annika and the king to show up,

"Nervous?" Lena's voice had brought me from my myriad thoughts.

"A bit."

"It's okay, Annika is good, I know she can help."