**Back in Taya's Chambers…**
The flickering light of the candles added a soft glow to the room as Taya adjusted her robe. Orig stood near the window, his back to her, staring out into the distance.
"What's on your mind?" Taya asked cautiously, feeling the change in his mood.
"Too many things," he admitted without turning around. "The breach in our kingdom's defenses. The spies. The plans for my coronation. And you, Taya."
"Me?" she asked, her voice faltering slightly.
Orig turned, his expression unreadable. "Yes, you. You've been keeping secrets, haven't you? I can feel it."
Taya's breath caught in her throat. For a moment, she considered denying it, but she knew Orig was too perceptive for lies.
"I have no secrets that would harm you," she said finally.
Orig's gaze bore into hers. "Then what about Anis, Miro's brother? Why were you seen speaking to him?"
Taya froze. "How do you know about that?"
