Bab 58: Twenty years ago 2

Miriam (Nanny)

One week later, I got a summon from the Priestess Council.

I moved through the halls of the temple towards the Grand hall where the council had gathered. The Moon Temple was quiet, as it always was, save for the quiet prayers and chants from Moon worshippers. But today, the silence felt oppressive.

When I entered the hall, I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me.

Seven women, fourteen pairs of eyes stared at me from where they were perched on their seats, but it wasn't the pleasant smile I had seen on their faces, three months ago, when I was announced as the future High Priestess, the one bearing the Silver mark. It was pure disdain like they'd rather be anywhere else than in this hall with me.

The other priestess sat in a half-circle with High Priestess Liora in the centre, her face was unreadable.