Chapter 78

Anticipation.

That was the only word that I could use to describe the swirling in my gut. My fingers nervously twisted with each other and I chanted a mantra in my head,

The third phase would began in a few minutes, bringing about the end of the second round. I was feeling a flurry of emotions; excitement, anxiety and doubt. Nobody had an idea of what we were going to do, we were just asked to gather in this small room. Another portion of the castle, making me wonder just how many rooms were in the palace. I knew it was a big place but I had no idea how expansive it was.

The entrance door creaked open and Carissa sauntered, "I apologize for the delay," She said curtly, passing us an emotionless look.

"She reminds me of a robot," Paige whispered, making my eye dart to her from the corner, "I wonder if she has ever tried smiling."

I snorted, covering my mouth with my palm and looking at Cora for a reaction but the girl had a straight face. She wasn't even looking at either of us, her ga