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Lira

My eyes snapped open. My body scraped against the sheets, and my stomach curled inward, devouring what little strength I had left.

I had barely escaped sleep’s fog when a knock rattled the door, and Tova poked her head in.

“I don’t know what you did or didn’t do, but Priestess Athena wants to see you.”

I shut my tired eyes and swallowed a groan. “Can you tell her I’m asleep or something?”

“I could,” she said, “but what would stop her from checking for herself? She says it’s urgent. Besides, the priestess isn’t someone you should avoid. She’s helpful.”

Helpful indeed.

“Whatever.”

She pointed at me. “I owe you your favorite food. Just let me know, and it’ll be done. I’m counting the hours for you.”

I smiled. Tova had always been the closest thing to a friend I’d ever had.

Priestess Athena swept into the room, her white robe cutting through the dimness from the drawn drapes.

“Would you look at that fragile soul? That’s the essence of fasting. It makes you quiet and reminds us there’
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