Chapter 42 - A Claw Left Behind

A gentle glow filled the room as the morning sun made its way through Aryana's chambers' thick curtains. She was awakened from her slumber by a soft knock on the door. Aryana, alert but sleepy yelled, "Come in” Silently, the door opened, and a maid with a tray full of breakfast came in. The maid set the tray on the little table by the window, and Aryana sat up, blinking away the last of her sleep. “Good morning, my lady," the maid said and bowed slightly, “Is there anything else you need?” Aryana shook her head and smiled courteously, "Thank you, but no, that'll be all” Aryana was left alone as the maid nodded and gave one last curtsy before slipping out of the room. As soon as the door clicked shut, Aryana's thoughts started racing. Her mind drifted back to the night before, when she had met Nythara, the both of them had learned about the Silver Talon clan's hidden past, and found the old book. When she heard another knock, she snapped out of her daze and yelled “Come