Lumina was jolted awake by the sudden booming of a drum. It was so loud and abrupt that her heart nearly leapt out of her chest.
"My lady!" Stella scrambled toward her, seeing how startled she looked.
They had both spent the night in the same room, still adjusting to this strange and overwhelming new realm.
Lumina sat upright on the bed, her hand pressed tightly over her heart as she tried to steady her breath.
"What in the name of the heavens was that?" she mumbled, her brows furrowed in distress. She stretched her hands forward, and Stella quickly took hold of them, helping her sit properly.
"I don't know either, my lady… maybe I should go check…" Stella began, but Lumina gently tugged her closer and shook her head.
"No. Take me outside of this room. I need to hear it for myself and ask for its meaning."
Without any protest, Stella nodded and helped her to her feet. She led her carefully toward the chamber doors.
