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2024-11-16 18:29:01The palace gardens were like a hidden world, their beauty nearly stealing my breath every time I wandered there. Today, sunlight danced on the dewdrops resting on the flowers, casting a soft glow on the neatly trimmed hedges and winding paths. It was a relief to be outside after so many tense days within the palace walls, where whispers followed me and the weight of judgment lingered in every room. With Lea by my side, I felt I could finally breathe again, at least for a moment.
“Lea, do you ever feel like this place is almost too perfect?” I asked as we walked slowly through the garden, taking in the floral aromas that floated in the warm air. “Like it’s hiding something?”
Lea chuckled softly, shaking her head. “Every place has its secrets, Lady Amelia. And some gardens can be dangerous, too. Beautiful, but thorny.”
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“Mom, are you sure we need to go all the way to the Human City?” I asked, glancing over at her. The trees around us thinned as the road stretched into unfamiliar territory, the familiar scents of the forest replaced with the dusty, metallic tang of the city nearby. I shifted in my seat, uncomfortable with the change. “Yes, Amelia,” my mother replied, her voice steady, though I could see the tension in her shoulders as she drove. “There are certain herbs and supplies I can only get in the city. And besides, it’s about time you saw a bit of the world outside the pack.” I twisted my fingers together, staring out the window. I’d heard a lot about the Human City from others, usually stories of bustling markets, strange food, and noisy streets. It was a place full of mystery and energy, completely different from our quiet, tucked-away life in the pack. I should have been excited — and part of me was — but there was something about today that felt... off. “Do you think there will be a lo
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The drive home felt tense, the silence heavy in the car. My mother’s face was set, her jaw clenched, and her hands were locked onto the steering wheel. She kept checking the rearview mirror, a small crease forming between her brows each time she looked. I wanted to say something to break the tension, to tell her everything would be okay, but a part of me knew that wouldn’t help. I’d never seen her this serious, and it made my stomach twist with worry. The world outside the car grew darker as the sun started dipping below the horizon, casting long shadows over the trees on either side of the road. "Mom, are you... are you sure we’re safe?” I whispered, my voice barely above a murmur. She glanced at me, her expression softening just a little. "I’m sure, Amelia," she said, her voice as steady as she could make it. "We’re almost home." But as she spoke, I saw her grip tighten on the wheel again. Her eyes flicked up to the rearview mirror, then back to the road, and her jaw clenched j
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It wasn’t the silence that hurt the most; it was the whispers. The soft mutterings that followed me everywhere. They were always just low enough that I couldn’t quite catch the words, but loud enough that I felt them in my chest, each one like a pinprick of ice slowly turning into a dagger. The pack wasn’t kind to me. The shock of my mother’s death had faded, but what followed only deepened the wounds I couldn’t seem to escape. I could feel their resentment swirling around me, coating everything with a layer of cold that even Bea’s presence couldn’t melt. The looks from the others, the snide comments when they thought I wasn’t listening — it was all too much. I knew I didn’t belong anymore. Not here. Not with them. I hadn’t realized how much I’d relied on my family’s presence until they were gone. My mother had been my protector, my anchor in this world, and now I was lost. The pack, once a place of safety, now felt like a prison, and the walls were closing in. It wasn’t just that t
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Settling into the palace was surreal. I had a spacious room, luxuriously furnished and positioned just a few doors down from Blue and Grey’s quarters. Every piece of furniture gleamed with polished wood and metal accents, while soft, heavy curtains framed windows that overlooked a lush garden below. It was strange to think that this place, so far from everything I’d known, was to become my new home.The first morning, a gentle knock sounded at my door. I opened it to find a young woman with a warm smile and an air of quiet strength. Her hair was braided back, and she wore a simple but elegant dress that matched her unassuming nature. She bowed slightly, then introduced herself. “Good morning, Miss Amelia. I’m Lea, your personal assistant. I’ll be helping you with anything you need during your time here in the palace.”
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