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Chapter 71
Perhaps as a defense mechanism to protect my conscious mind from the looming dangers I'm about to face, I find myself letting my mind wander away from the gravity of the situation. I am fully aware of the seriousness of the matters at hand, but I also realize that dwelling on them needlessly will only exacerbate my anxiety. This awareness is unavoidable, so I allow my thoughts to drift back to my immediate concern: "What on earth should I wear?"
"Lady Blossom!" Maria's voice calls out from the staircase, breaking my reverie. "You have an official here to see you."
"You've got to be kidding me!" I exclaim, thoroughly surprised by their early arrival. The letter had specified midday, and this was far from it. "How can they be so thoughtless with their timing?" I silently criticize the Royal Court's scheduling capabilities.
I call back to Maria to ask them to wait a moment while I finish organizing my things. As I do so, I reach out t
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Blossom POVI find myself jolted awake, drenched in sweat, my breathing quick and uneven. The sun hasn't yet risen, but the faint light of dawn is approaching, and I decide against trying to return to sleep. I'm almost frightened to do so, deeply unsettled by the vividness of my dream. It felt all too real, too close to the precarious reality I know.For a while, I lie there, contemplating the possible meanings behind such a dream. Eventually, I push it aside, recognizing it as a manifestation of stress—an indication that I've been overthinking and need to find some peace of mind.Accepting this realization comes easily, but a far more challenging thought hangs over me: my family's willingness to exploit me and my child for their own benefit. I'm not naïve enough to think Alejandro is the lone member of our bloodline capable of such selfishness.It dawns on me that if my family had possessed any good judgment, they would never have entrusted Alejand
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Blossom POV"Boo!! Come here, kid!" Dean called out with a whistle that could rival the blast of a freight train. From the thick underbrush emerged Boo, rumbling towards us from about thirty yards away. His massive body collided with the ground with such force that it felt as if a small earthquake had erupted beneath us. We exchanged glances of surprise and amazement. Dean remarked, "Has he grown since we got here? I swear he looks bigger.""I think you're right," I agreed, feeling a sense of awe myself. "Do you have any questions you'd like to ask me?"Dean paused to ponder, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. I couldn't help but notice the sound his stubble made as it moved beneath his fingers, a distinct hook-and-loop noise, reminiscent of sandpaper. I liked that thought; it made him seem even more rugged and adventurous."Do you remember your parents well?" he inquired gently.I appreciated his thoughtful question and shared that my parents ha
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