Meet Them (4)

“Right this way.”

Shadow dragged her gaze away from the space, meeting Canary’s amused eyes. They were similar in color to her suit and they gleamed at her.

“Werehyenas are mythical creatures,” she defended herself. “This may be the closest I ever get to you guys.” She winced, not liking how that sounded. “Look, you guys perk up my curiosity.”

“Enough to look at us like you are visiting the zoo?”

Shadow spun, painfully aware of Canary’s excusing herself behind her. She blew out a sigh, feeling up her stupidity. “I am sorry.”

“Hmm.” Canary’s light voice hummed, leading them into a royal meeting chamber. She opened the door that was coated with 100% gold, wide enough for her. “Please enter.”

Shadow did. She entered the room without a sense of panic. She looked calm and was indeed calm.

“Canary.” She called after pondering.

“Yes, Your Holiness.” She led her toward the expensive couches and offered her a one-seater couch.

“I’m good.” Instead, Shadow chose a two-seater and lounged carele