Xantha

“Lilliana,” Queen Stella outstretches her arms, “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you,” she held me as a mother would, before releasing me and turning towards Elliot, “Mr. Lakin, it’s been a long time. I see you’ve added to your party,” she raised a brow, winking at Elliot.

“You’re too perceptive, your highness,” Elliot returned with a smile.

“Please, call me Stella. Follow me, we have plenty to discuss. Your friend can join us if he’d like,” she threw a warm smile over her shoulder, directed at Elliot.

I moved back a little, walking slowly next to Elliot, “Is she talking about Chaos?” I whispered.

“Mhmm,” he responded with a light nod. My mind was swirling with questions. How did she know with a single glance at Elliot?

Xantha’s main castle was stunning. The exterior was a deep, almost black-blue stone with creeping vines covering a large portion of the walls. Crystal clear blue waters surround the base of the castle, flowing into nearby canals that traveled away from the ca