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Chapter 11 - Warmth behind the cold.
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2024-07-29 09:00:36I woke up the next morning and stretched out across the warm, cosy bed, forgetting at first where I was. I quickly stopped and bolted upright, listening for anything outside my door. It was quiet, nothing but the chirping of birds outside my big bay window and no Lyra bashing into my room.
I got up and tiptoed to the door and quietly twisted the handle, opening the door with a quiet squeak and poking my head around to see if anyone was out there. Then I saw Lord Talon sitting in his chair already looking at me and I froze.
“Good morning. Did you sleep well?” He asked with a softness in his voice.
I cleared my throat and opened the door a bit wider as I stood in front of it, willing myself to appear less afraid, but my rapid heartbeat was telling me different. “Yes,” I answered simply.
“I had food brought up”. He said as he pointed to the
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