Chapter 58

Alana's POV

I ran into a coursemate of mine as I trudged home.

“Alana?”

I was surprised that someone knew my name.

“Um hi, good day.” I replied.

“Isn't class the other way?” The girl asked, pointing in the opposite direction in which I was going.

“Oh.” I swallowed, thinking of what to say. “I – I am feeling a bit ill so I'm going home.” I finally decided to say.

“Oh.” Her face turned into a mask of concern. “I'm sorry about that. Do you need me to accompany you?”

My eyes widened.

“No! No! I'm fine. I'm okay. I can find my way home.”

“Are you sure?” she asked, not looking very sure.

I nodded as convincingly as I could.

“Yes I'm sure. Thank you for offering.”

She pressed her lips together.

“Okay then. See you some other time.”

I waved at her.

“See you. Thank you.”

I hurried on to the palace, afraid that I'd run into some other person.

Although the chances of that were slim.

I was buzzed into the palace and suddenly my steps slowed as I approached the front door.

What if I ran into Alar