"Take me to him!" Lumina ordered sharply, rising with sudden strength as Stella rushed to her side in panic.
"My lady, please…"
"Stop acting pitiful, Stella. We have no time. Take me to Ashen now!" Her voice was eerie, leaving no room for argument.
Without another word, Stella helped her up, and together they rushed out of the palace corridors.
Lumina's heart was pounding as they hurried down to her chamber. But just as they reached the outer hall, Adam stepped into their path.
"Princess Lumina," Adam's voice came calmly, as he blocked her way completely.
She slowed slightly, her lips trembling as she forced herself to show him the respect he always expected. Stella bowed beside her, also a bit stern.
"I heard," Adam said, folding his arms behind his back, "that you just convinced the king to save your man." He leaned in, voice quiet but cutting.
"You disregarded the King and Queen themselves… because of what the Queen's waiting lady had done."
