Chapter 17 Almost Discovered

• I stepped out of my chambers with a determined heart. The encounter with Henna's real voice left me shaken, but I couldn't let that deter me. I needed to find the fake Henna and expose her, but I had to do it without raising suspicion. If Hecate hadn't told the impostor about me, I might still have an advantage.
• Walking through the palace halls, I made a mental note to keep a closer eye on the boys around Selena. She seemed blissfully unaware of the dark currents swirling around us.
• As I reached the garden, I saw Henna—or rather, the witch pretending to be her—walking briskly, her eyes darting around as if she sensed someone was following her. I quickened my pace, keeping a safe distance, and followed her.