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XXIV: In The Spotlight
Beams of light streamed through the unveiled curtain, hitting Najmah's face. She stirred in her sleep, drawing the duvet over her head. Her mind was fuzzy, the last remnant of sleep being chased away at the sudden realization of what occurred the night before.
A smile etched its way to her lips as she opened her eyes, squinting at the bright lights. She debated on whether to get up or go back to sleep.
"Good morning," Aslan greeted, jolting her from her thoughts.
'Get up it is,' she thought sitting upright.
"Morning," she yawned, running her hand through her hair. She sighed when her hand made contact with some tangled knots.
She rose from the bed, making way towards the bathroom. After a quick shower, she sauntered towards the closet and picked the first dress her eyes laid upon.
She ran a brush through her messy hair then tied it up into a bun, wrapping a turban styled v
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