"Shit!" Wish shot up from the chair, the novel tumbling to the floor.
Her feet slapped against the marble floors as she speed-walked through the corridors. Running would draw too much attention, but walking normally would take too long.
So she settled for an awkward fast-walk that probably looked ridiculous.
Radiant Sanctum. Pavilion. West Wing. Where the hell is that?
She turned a corner, nearly colliding with a servant carrying linens.
"Sorry!" she called over her shoulder, not slowing down.
Her mind raced. Okay, think. How do I interrupt this without looking like a complete idiot?
Idea one: Pretend I'm bringing him important documents. Wait, what documents? I don't have any documents.
Idea two: Fake a medical emergency. I could pretend I'm dying from the soul bond or something. But what if he just sends a healer?
Idea three: I could pretend there's a fire. But where's the fire? They'd think I'm insane.
