That request caught me off guard, but I forced myself not to let it show on my face. Quickly, my eyes darted toward Ruth, silently begging for help. She patted my shoulder and smirked.
"Good luck! I'll be praying you don't get caught," she whispered, that sly grin only making me more nervous.
Damn… I cursed inwardly.
I followed the well-dressed man down a long marble corridor, anxiety creeping up my spine. Every step echoed loudly, syncing with my heartbeat that refused to calm down.
How on earth was I supposed to stay calm when I was in disguise like this? What if they found out? For now, I just had to mimic the behavior of the other Master Guild leaders around me.
We arrived at a chamber, still impressive despite its modest size.
Inside, beneath the glow of crystal lights, three members of the Guardian Council were already waiting.
