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22: Real reason

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Natasha’s POV

The knock came soft and early. I turned over groggily, dragging the edge of the pillow closer. Another knock, followed by a low voice.

“Miss, breakfast is being served.”

It took a second for everything to click. The room. The bed that didn’t smell like home. The necklace I forgot to take off still wrapped around my neck like a memory. I sat up slowly, brushing hair off my face, my eyes still adjusting to the light slipping past the curtains.

“I’ll be out soon,” I called, voice hoarse.

They didn’t knock again.

I freshened up quickly, not even bothering with makeup or anything extra. I didn’t know what I was expecting this morning, but I knew what I hoped. Maybe he’d be at the table. Maybe he’d talk to me again. I didn’t even know what I wanted him to say.

The dining room was quiet, same as last night. But not in a heavy way. Just… calm. The long table was already set, silver shining like it had been polished minutes ago. I walked in slowly.

Only a few guards stood at the
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