Sephora's POV
After a long day in the study, trying all I could to come up with more details on Sierra's background, I was finally turned and needed to take a break. I quickly arranged all the files in a way that I'd be able to locate them tomorrow. The moment I stepped out of the study, everywhere felt so quiet, that one could think no living being was in the palace.
I walked tiredly down the hallway, all I craved for was a long bath and a well-cooked meal. But then I heard a noise. Hesitantly, I turned toward the direction of the noise, only to be abruptly silenced by a forceful hand clapped over my mouth the moment I tried to shout. My heart was already beating in my chest while I struggled with the hand that held me tightly.
Without much thought, I hit the stranger twice in the sto
