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The Prince’s Story

Author: Bunmi
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-29 12:55:38

Loraine’s POV

It was well past midnight, and I tossed and turned in bed, staring at the ceiling. Sleep wasn’t coming—not with everything swirling in my mind.

I sighed and slipped out of the covers, careful not to disturb Kris, who mumbled something incoherent and shifted slightly in his sleep.

The cool floor under my bare feet was a welcome change as I padded toward the kitchen. Maybe a glass of warm milk would do the trick.

When I entered, I was surprised to see the faint glow of light and a figure at the counter. My breath hitched before I realized who it was.

“Prince Gideon?” I asked, my voice quiet but filled with surprise.

He turned, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. His hair was slightly disheveled, and the sleeves of his shirt were rolled up. “Couldn’t sleep?”

I nodded. “You too?”

“Something like that.” He looked down at the knife in his hand, slicing through a lemon with practiced ease. “I find that keeping my hands busy helps.”

I stepped closer, noti
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