Chapter 18 Beneath The Sham

• Elora’s POV
• I slammed the door of the study behind me, my heart pounding loudly in my chest, and my head spinning in fear and anxiety. I walked briskly back to my room, nearly tripping over the edge of the rug as I rushed.
• As I got into the room, I looked around to be sure I was alone, even though it was obvious I was. The air around me felt heavy and thick, like the walls were closing in on me. I twisted the door knob with my trembling hands then spun around. I couldn’t take the risk. The secret I’ve given my entire life to protecting must not come out. This was not the time to be careless. Not when everything I’ve built is being threatened.