Chapter 363

Rose’s POV

The library has always been a sanctuary for me.

A place where some of my troubles in the world seemed to ease, and where I could lose myself among the countless shelves filled with knowledge, history, and secrets yet to be uncovered.

It had been a while since I’d last visited, and today, as I stepped through the large entrance.

The large wooden doors creaked softly as they closed behind me, shutting out the noise of the world outside.

Inside, the library was quiet, with only the occasional little bit of noise of pages being turned.

I took a deep breath, inhaling the familiar scent of old books and polished wood.

There was something timeless about this place. It had a way of making me feel like a young girl again, wandering the aisles with wide eyes, eager to learn and discover.

But today, I wasn’t here to get lost in a book. I had come to see an old friend.

I began walking slowly down one of the many aisles, let