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The Altundral Princess

Chapter sixteen

Beven's point of view

Im up before dawn, I haven't slept a wink every time I closed my eyes all I saw was Deliah blue's face as she was being dragged away from me, the haunting look in her eyes as she whispered I love you.

I've spent the night in Deliah's room her scent still lingers in the air offering me a little comfort as I think of our one night together in this bed.

In the end, I give up on the idea of sleep, I know im not doing myself any favours but there's no point trying to force something that's not going to happen.

I head into the bathroom and jump into the shower before I make my way downstairs. King Haltruian sits at the table with his head in his hands; he lifts his head as he hears me walk into the room.

"I guess I'm not the only one who couldn't sleep,"

He says to me with a sa