Chapter Forty Seven

DPOV

Song: Venus in Furs by The Velvet Underground

It was surreal being in that tavern. It reeked of stale ale and sour wine. After I received the news of Rose's death, I spent several nights there trying to drown out anything and everything that reminded me of her. That was until Vasilisa literally slapped me with a hard dose of reason.

Since then I was hellbent on proving my dedication to her. I hadn't slipped up once, although with the recent events it was awfully tempting. But instead of falling back into my old habits, I knew I had to push myself further and maintain the trust I had finally built up with our Queen.

After glancing around the room for the second time, I was starting to think the Guardian had given me the wrong place. Then a voice slithered over from behind me. "I was wondering when you'd finally seek me out."

I turned around to see a shadowed silhouette sitting in a dark corner. There was room at the table for at least four, but he was alone. He lifted his hand up