Chapter 49

SIAN HAD JUST FINISHED TYING a belt around her waist when someone knocked on the door. Cat went to answer it and Sian checked her reflection again. The light blue dress made her blonde hair and blue eyes appear brighter. Pleased, she smiled at the reflection.

'WE'RE TO FOLLOW THIS MAN to the Great Hall,' I said when the others came to stand beside me.

'For breakfast and then to meet with the Lady Elena,' the page explained. 'And you can bring your dog. I will bring some food for your cat to your room.'

Again we passed through a maze of corridors, and I marvelled at the workmanship of the castle, wishing I had time to admire it.

We heard voices as we neared the Great Hall and two guards opened the enormous doors for us.

ALEK FELT ODDLY NERVOUS AT the thought of seeing Cat and he couldn't understand why. It had only been overnight. Elena had arranged for an extra seat next to each of the men. Having the space beside him made him feel lopsided and every courtier in the room had s