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2024-10-29 19:42:56Chapter 12 - Lies
Nesrin
A soft knock at my door woke me up. I hadn't realized that I had fallen asleep in the tub. The water was now cold after what must have been a couple of hours of me soaking in it.
"Who is it?" I yelled as I got out of the tub. I used my air magic to dry myself off before slipping on my night dress. It was light pink and made of the softest silk available in Gardenia. The top and bottom were trimmed with delicate lace. I grabbed my hair and twisted it into a messy top knot before pinning it in place.
"It's just me," My mother's voice sounded from the other side. I let out a deep breath preparing myself for what was to come.
I wasn't sure what Garren had told her. I had no idea what kind of storm I was a
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