Chapter 6

The voice stirred vivid images in my mind, and I instinctively shoved backward. Who else could it be but the man from that night? He stood there, smiling as if I were some harmless little creature. I rushed forward, covering his mouth with my hand, my voice trembling with urgency: "What are you trying to do? Are you insane? This is the royal palace—you dare come and go as you please? If you're caught, you're done for!" He didn’t struggle, his gaze softening as he looked at...