"Queen Ariana, I will take you to His Majesty's chambers," Ariana heard Leah say. She halted in her tracks, lips parting in shock as she noticed Leah half-running toward her, her face pale.
Ariana's expression shifted to one of concern as Leah stopped in front of her. Sweat had formed on her forehead.
Ariana quickly signed,
"Lady Leah, are you okay?"
Leah nodded, though her heart was pounding.
"Yes, I am, my Queen. I will take you to His Majesty's chambers," she repeated, trying to steady her breath.
Ariana smiled gently.
She turned her head slightly to glance back at the place they had just left, then followed Leah. Leah's heart slowly began to calm. Heaven knew what would have happened if Ariana had gone any deeper—she sighed, not wanting to imagine it.
