Chapter 97

Sienna's POV

6 Days to The Ancient Rites.

I paced my room for what felt like the hundredth time. It had been hours since Kieran left for the council meeting, and the silence in this room was already overwhelming me.

I miss him so much.

I hated the waiting.

I walked and sat on the edge of the bed, brushing my fingers against the soft comforter. It was still warm from where he had sat earlier, I remember the way his eyes were heavy with exhaustion and guilt. I hated seeing that in his eyes. I hated that I was the reason behind it. If I could take it all away from him, I would. Every burden. Every ache.

But instead, I was the source of it.

The knock on the door jolted me from my spiraling thoughts. My heart leapt, and I imm