Chapter 45
- The castle halls were quiet, save for the distant murmurs of servants and the occasional clang of armor from passing guards. Chloe had just turned a corner when Astrid bumped into her—hard.
- "Watch where you’re going," Astrid sneered, stepping back with a smirk.
- Chloe, already simmering with pent-up frustration, didn’t hesitate. "You ran into me."