It seemed like I had been walking for miles, the castle was quite vast. This was my first time coming out of my room and I was trying to keep up with Flora’s long-legged strides. All the while trying to mentally take notes of certain landmarks so I could find my way back to my room unassisted. So far, all I had memorized was three paintings and a large vase of purple looking flowers, which Flora had informed me was wild heather.
We finally reached two large mahogany doors with gold-coloured handles. Flora stopped and knocked the door, waiting for a response before entering. I heard Cassiena’s voice from the other side of the door. She simply said ‘enter’ and Flora pushed both doors open at once. I stepped out from behind Flora and was met with a familiar hard, broad chest, I almost wa
