Raya
I reached the palace half an hour after I left my parents’ house. It was mid-afternoon, so the sun was gradually approaching its lowest intensity. Which I was grateful for, it was scorching earlier. I made my way through the back entrance, only to bump into a figure as I approached my room. A tiny shriek escaped my lips and I quickly looked up to apologize. "I'm so sorry." I instantly relaxed when I realised that it was only Leilana.
She had a scowl on her face, balling a fist and flexing the veins in her arms when she looked down at me. All the rage disappeared from her features when she saw it was me.
“God, Raya, be careful next time,” she groaned, slapping her forehead as she faced me. "Where have you been?" she asked suddenly, her eyes trailing the bag I held in my hand. "You'
