Chapter 28

Nova’s pov

"How can I meet the elders?" I asked Anika, my voice shaking with anxiety. My arms were crossed around my chest, but it was more out of nervousness than defiance.

I was terrified of what might happen if I met the elders, I didn't know what they will say, but I was also desperate to meet them so I would know what fate has in store for my pack.

"Um," Anika gulped, her eyes widening in surprise. She hadn't expected me to come to the royal kitchen to ask such a question, and she seemed a bit flustered by it.

I was glad I'd caught her off guard since I wasn't sure she would have given me an honest answer because people at the royal villa seemed to be secretive and they hardly disclose anything going on in the royal villa to anyone.

I held my breath as I watched her open her mouth to talk, I waited for her response, eager to hear what she would say.

“I do not know how! I am just a mere head maid who knew nothing about the elders or anything going on in the courthouse!” Anika b