Chapter 29

Desiree. "We're here to help you prepare. You're meeting the council officially today." "What?" I squinted as I slowly backed away from the door, and they took it as permission to walk in. Gertrude led the other women in, and they headed straight to the compartment of the room where the mirror was, gently placing everything they brought with them. It felt like a pop star's dressing room in there. I saw the moment her eyes landed on the rope I'd made out of the bedspread last night. Even though I managed to sweep it under the bed, the knot around the cupboard was impossible to loosen. Gertrude clicked her tongue, her face brightening humorously. "I must say you're quite adventurous, Luna." I danced away from her remark, unwilling to speak about the last night, or how I almost kissed Maddox. If only memories had an erase button. "Gertrude, I wasn't informed of this. What's happening?" I quizzed, fighting too hard to hide the quiver in my voice. Standing before those people was lik