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Unexpected Attack

Penulis: Timi Rachael
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Lena’s POV

I sat in the solar for a long time after Alistair left, the ghost of his touch still lingering on my skin. The memory of our encounter kept playing in the back of my mind. It felt like he was trying to leave a permanent mark on me, something to keep me anchored to him while he went out to battle. I finally stood up, smoothing my skirts and trying to shake the lingering daze from my head.

The main hallway was quiet, the usual bustle replaced by a heavy, expectant tension. Helen was waiting for me near the arched doorway. She didn't say anything, but the way she adjusted my shawl told me she knew exactly what I had been doing. She led me back to the Consort wing, where a light meal was waiting.

I picked at the food, my appetite gone. I kept thinking about what Alistair said regarding the Queen Mother. He looked so genuinely worried, and Alistair didn't worry about "mild weariness."

"Helen," I said, setting down my fork. "I want to go to the Queen Mother’s chambers. Now."

Hel
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