Chapter 30: She's here

I took a deep breath, trying to calm the racing of my heart and the tight knot of anxiety in my chest. I had to focus, to ground myself in something familiar. Suddenly, an idea struck me.

"Anara," I called out, turning to her with a hopeful expression. "Is there any section in this library dedicated to romance books?" In my former life, I read so many of them, and it might help me relax.

Anara's face softened with a smile. "Of course, Queen Elara. We have a wide selection of genres here, including romance. Follow me."

I trailed behind her as she led me through the labyrinth of bookshelves. The library seemed endless, each row more intriguing than the last. Finally, we arrived at a section labeled "Romance and Drama." The shelves were filled with books of all shapes and sizes, their covers ranging from simple to ornate.

"Here we are," Anara said, gesturing to the rows of books. "Feel free to browse. I'm sure you'll find something to your liking."