They led Serena down a hidden passage, and runes ignited as she walked, reacting to her presence.
Hyran remained completely unfazed. Serena did as well.
Dex and King Tiberon, however, exchanged glances more than once.
They stopped before a massive door carved from dark stone. They lifted their hoods in unison.
Serena realized they were all wearing the same cloaks. She had been so lost in her own thoughts that she was oblivious.
Wonderful. Very observant. Future queen material right there.
Hyran reached for two cloaks hanging beside the threshold, and tossed them to Serena and Elara. "Put these on."
Serena and Elara complied. The cloaks were enormous on both of them.
Elara looked like a child wearing her father's coat. Serena looked worse.
They followed Hyran into the chamber.
Serena bit back a grin. The absurdity of the secrecy was hard to miss. Cloaks or no cloaks, it made little difference. She already knew everyone present. If not by face, then by energy.
