Caleb
The words from the Queen hung in the air as I stood before her.
The Queen has summoned me to her chambers because there were things we needed to discuss?
I blinked once repeatedly to be sure that I had heard right.
Then I turned my gaze to the drawing on my shoe as if pretending I didn’t hear her would make any difference.
Queen Elise wasn’t someone you casually received an invitation from. She was the Luna Queen of Blackthorn, Erick’s mother and the embodiment of composure, authority, and mystery.
She rarely summoned anyone unless it was of utmost importance. I tried to think of a reason she would call for me, but nothing made sense.
She had already defended me earlier that day in front of the council to everyone’s surprise, including mine.
She’d spoken with such convic
