— Frey Starlight's POV —
By the time I returned to temple grounds, Sansa was already gone.
Her withdrawal carried heavy consequences, especially given her noble status. The instructors claimed it was only temporary ... that she'd return eventually.
But anyone with half a brain could see the lies in their words. They didn't even bother to explain why she left.
"Something happened the night I was gone."
Before I realized it, my fist had clenched tight enough to nearly crack the desk in front of me.
Seated in class, my eyes drifted to her empty seat.
Maybe… if I had taken the mission seriously from the start. If I'd declined that sleepover ... maybe I could've prevented all of this.
Main Mission: Eliminate the Darkness of the Imperial Family (18 Days Remaining)
What now?
Should I head to her family's estate? There's no way they'd let me see her. Even imagining a way past their defenses was a stretch ... their guard would be at full alert.
