Rose had never been to this part of the castle before, and she wouldn't have known the way if a guard hadn't accompanied her. She figured he was the one who came to call on her. He didn't say anything to her, just walked silently with a helmet covering his face.
They were stopped a couple of times by other guards inquiring where they were headed, but as soon as the guard said he had orders from the crown prince, they were allowed to pass. The guards and servants working around this area all looked at her suspiciously, and she wondered if someone would eventually say she didn't belong here — but no one did.
Rose looked up at the ceiling. The kingdom's crest was painted boldly on it as they passed through the hall. She glanced around, noting the tall pillars and the colored windows. She wondered what this space was used for because it was really huge.
"This way!" A voice said curtly, and Rose realized she had stopped walking to stare.
