#Chapter 239: Meeting the Queen

There was another knock at my door and Miriam's head peaked in, interrupting our quiet moment.

"I apologize Miss Shana, but the King has requested to see you again," Miriam said, her eyes looking between Lucas and I.

I couldn't help but frown, confused as to why the King would want another meeting with me so soon, but I agreed.

I turned to Lucas with a small smile and he leaned in, giving me a lingering kiss goodbye.

"Be careful," he whispered against my lips, quiet enough so that Miriam wouldn't hear.

I nodded and got up to follow Miriam downstairs.

This time, Miriam led me in a different direction, guiding me toward the North Wing where the royal family resided. My footsteps echoed through the empty halls, and I couldn't shake the feeling of entering a realm shrouded in mystery.

I knew that many people weren't allowed to travel in this wing, and I felt like an intruder.

Miriam was silent as she walked ahead of me down a long hallway adorned with intricate tapestries. Something about