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2024-10-29 19:42:56With our guests departing back to their rooms, the night's celebration soon comes to an unwanted end. I unwilling say goodnight to Elijah, reluctantly leaving my pining mate's side as I head back up to our bedroom, ready to fall asleep on my own as Dakota reminds us of the mortal customs we must abide despite my detest against the matter. Amidst the whirlwind of emotions surging within me, I try to ready myself for another sleepless night, anticipating the restlessness that has continued to plague me more often than not over the course of the last few days. But to my surprise, I fall asleep effortlessly. Undeniably warn out; depleted of my energy with not even a slither remaining inside, utterly exhausted by the excitement-filled day that had just drifted by.
Almost as if no time had passed, I find myself being shaken awake by a collection of beaming faces. A gathering of elevated eyes staring down at me as they glimmer; joyful voices entering my ears as the morning that init
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