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Chapter 016 - First Party
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I turn my attention back to Aditya who has opened a cabinet—with little, intricate details on the handle and corners. I feel conscious as if I don’t belong in this room. I look at my shoes and feel ashamed of the mess I caused in the doorway.
“Miss, ahm, Lady Kaiya?” she calls. I shift my attention to her. “Will you please come closer? I need to show you something.”
“Is there a more simple… room?” I ask instead, without moving from my spot.
“King Theo specifically requested to have your room next to him. And this is the only room that matches that.”
“Am I… not allowed to share a room with him?” I ask instead.
I already know the answer even before Aditya looks at me and says, “Yes, you are cor
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