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Chapter 54
“I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY HE IS RIDING WITH ME,” Laya complained again.
“I’m sorry, I forgot that Thunder doesn’t let strangers ride him,” Magnolia apologized for the fifth time.
She was glad that they were almost home though, hoping that this was the last time she brought it up. She smiled to herself watching her brother’s back.
“Can you not breathe on my neck,” Laya snapped at Killian, making him chuckle. “Is it funny to you? Maybe you should walk the rest of the way.”
Magnolia joined her brother and laughed. “I know you’re hungry Laya, we’re almost home.”
The mage didn’t answer because Magnolia was right. She was hungry and thus easily irritated.
“Fine,” she mumbled between her lips. Then, a few minutes later, Laya nudged her horse into a gallop when the castle finally came into view. “Run, my boy.” The brown mare sped up as Magnolia followed closely behind.
When they reached the entrance, Magnolia gave instruction
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MAGNOLIA WALKED TO HER BEDROOM, she sighed in relief when Daniel was not there. She needed some time to collect her thoughts. She also needed a bath. Clara ran one quickly when she called for her. Magnolia soaked in the hot water and closed her eyes. ‘I have a brother.’ The thought brought a smile to her lips and filled her chest with warmth. Then she remembered what happened in the sitting room. She sighed. She did not want to be put in a position where she had to choose between Daniel and Killian. ‘Is it too selfish to want them both in my life?’ As soon as Magnolia stepped out of the tub, she heard the bedroom door open. She wrapped her robe around her and took a deep breath before walking out. Daniel froze when he saw her. “I thought you would be sleeping already,” he uttered. She stared at him for a moment. She was not sure how to bring up what happened with Killian. The room f
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