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CROSSING PATHS

Author: Marietta đŸŒč
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-27 22:35:15
Lenora's POV

I stared at the mysterious door, my mind racing with different questions. What could be inside? Why was Lucia so adamant that she couldn't show me?

I felt a shiver run down my spine as I wondered if I was missing out on something important.

Her words replayed in my mind: “The King has ordered that no one should ever be allowed in there.”

What could they be hiding? I stood there for a moment, my eyes transfixed on the door. I felt a sudden urge to open it, to know what was inside, but Lucia's warning echoed in my mind and I hesitated.

Plus the door was locked! Unlike other doors which weren't.

“I'll take my leave now, my Luna. Please don't hesitate to tell me if you need anything” Lucia bowed before walking away, leaving me alone in the hallway. I watched her leave, feeling a wave of frustration wash over me.

Why couldn't she just tell me what was going on?

I sighed and turned away from the door, deciding to head back to my room. I couldn't shake off the f
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