Elara tilted one head to the side, her expression pure, unadulterated curiosity. This conversation was veering off in a direction where she couldn't predict what was going to be said next even when she thought her hardest. Yet, something in Lyanna's tone and the odd glint in her eyes made Elara feel as if heavy stones were settled in her chest and stomach, making it more difficult to breathe.
"That's true, I suppose. Time doesn't wait for anyone, no matter how rich or powerful or beautiful." Her voice came out even and Elara wanted to pat herself on the back. Every second since she'd arrived here, she realized more and more that she was far stronger than she'd originally thought.
