BRENDA

Crouching low, I crawled backward across the cold tiles, trying to avoid being discovered.

I slipped through the half-open doors and rushed toward the mirror, examining myself to make sure I didn’t have leaves from the forest or anything that could give me away.

With my heart pounding, I practically threw myself onto the bed, just as the sound of boots echoed in the hallway.

The door swung open, and Duke Thesio entered the room. His steps moved toward me immediately.

I controlled my brea