FAYE
For a few moments after Alexander disappeared into the main house, I remained exactly where I was.
I stared at the path he had taken, hoping he would suddenly stop, turn around, and decide to approach the situation differently.
He didn't.
A quiet sigh escaped my lips.
There was no point in standing there any longer.
I adjusted the towel resting around my neck after training and began walking back toward the house.
The moment I stepped into the entrance hall, I began to hear the noise.
Raised voices echoed through the room.
Everyone had stopped what they were doing, their attention fixed on the main entrance.
A few warriors stood nearby, watching cautiously without interfering.
My eyes followed the commotion.
A young woman was struggling against one of the guards who stood
