Minerva had just laid on her bed when a knock came to the door. She rolled over, and a crease formed on her forehead when she saw the shadow of a man beneath the door. The lights in the corridors made it possible for her to see the black, shiny stud boot.Adjusting her dress, Minerva grabbed a candle stand from her bedside table. Moving towards the door, she placed her ears on the surface of it to listen for any danger. Vincent stood outside the door Edwin had shown him was Minerva's room. He could hear the pitter-patter of her feet, and a smile formed on his lips. After his father's mean remark against his mother, Vincent couldn't find the heart to visit her for the night. Instead, he would go to the base camp, where his men were waiting for him. But that would be after seeing Minerva. The door slowly and quietly pulled open, and a small head full of red hair popped out. Amber eyes went wide when she saw who was standing at the door. Immediately, Minerva scurried out of the room
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