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016 | The Place Where The Sun Never Rises.

Author: Gigi Grey
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-02 05:15:57

P E R S E U S

I rise from the bed, tie my boots, and pull my hair into a bun. This commoner disguise was the best I could manage to conceal my identity—not that it mattered where we were headed. They didn’t care either way.

I’d been trying to get Eleanor out of my head, burying myself in work while preparing for what was to come today.

I glance at my reflection in the mirror, my eyes tracing the dark veins crawling along my neck—unwelcome reminders of a secret I’ve guarded since birth. Cursing under my breath, I rummage through my bag, only to realize I’d forgotten my meds in the rush to get here.

Damn it. I could hold it together until we reached the market. I’d find something there to help.

Exiting my room, I find Severus having breakfast with the house’s owner, Sean.

“Get up. We’re leaving,” I say, kicking Severus lightly as I stride past, my gaze fixed on the door.

“Shouldn’t we wait till dawn?” he mutters.

“I won’t repeat myself.” I roll my eyes, then turn to Sean. “We may not be
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