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Hours after Ian had left, Xylah was still left in shock. She still found it hard to believe the moon goddess had actually given her a second chance.

She now had a mate! How crazy is that?

She went about her day doing nothing as usual, laying on her bed, her mind filled with the thoughts of Ian. Butterflies flew around in her stomach and Xylah found herself giggling every now and then. She felt like a school girl again.

Night soon came and she fell asleep, a huge smile on her face. The next morning, Xylah had taken a bath and had just dressed up when a knock came on her door.

"Yes?" She answered and went to open it. She had locked it from the inside after Ian left yesterday evening. Xylah hurried towards the door, excitement bubbling in her veins. It was probably Ian or the maids bringing in her breakfast.

Well whichever she was she would be glad because in as much as she wanted to see Ian, she was extremely famished. She reached the door, unbolted it and pulled it open but instead of