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Dark Energy

Author: Eustoma Reyna
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-23 17:54:40

Last night, the Alpha King didn’t return, so Althea had slept alone in his bedchamber.

Today, she woke up early and had breakfast with Melva and Elsa in her room. It would have been nice to eat outside or in the dining hall for a change, but Althea knew how quickly rumors spread.

It was safer for everyone to believe she was either under house arrest or confined in the cursed cottage. That way, it also protected Gavriel’s reputation from rumors that he was softhearted when it came to her.

Althea knew all too well how quickly words spread, she could sense it clearly whenever she read the thoughts of the servants bustling about and passing near her.

“Did the plants I requested already arrive?” she asked Elsa, her eyes bright with excitement.

“Yes, My Lady. Although a few from your list are still unavailable,” Elsa replied. Althea nodded, satisfied enough.

After finishing their meal, Althea eagerly stepped outside. As usual, her three personal guards followed behind her. But just like t
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