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Chapter Forty-Two

Lisha POV

The first things I noticed when I entered the library were the comfortable sofas in front of the fire, the smoke from the flames dancing on the wood, and the dusty smell of ancient books. Sunlight streamed through the window, and dust particles floated in the air. The room was lit with oil lamps strategically placed beside shelves filled with hundreds of books. A calm, comfortable feeling settled inside me; I could lock myself away in here for days and lose myself inside the pages of a book, leaving all my troubles behind me. I promise myself I will do just that one day in the near future, but I have plans to make right now. I reach out and caress the binding on the book closest to me, jumping when Skyla hooks her arm through mine and whispers,

“I love this room; when Xavier first brought me here, I used to get lost in here for days.”

Xavier is standing by the window. He turns when he hears Skyla’s voice; I incline my head slightly before sinking into one of the sofas. Sk
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Debra Lee
Thank you Leanne :)
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Debra Lee
Thank you :)
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Leanne Davis
This is an absolute treat ...️ ......... ...️ I love the suspense and the detailed events, draw you in like you can actually see it happening !
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