Ivonne's povA short while later, Hector and I finally returned to our private rooms. The guards closed the heavy wooden doors behind us, shutting out the rest of the world.The hearth was already lit, casting a golden, comforting glow across the stone walls and plush rugs. The physical and emotional exhaustion of the last two days hit me all at once, making my limbs feel wonderfully heavy.Hector unbuckled his dagger belt, letting it clatter safely onto the table, before walking over to where I stood near the fire. He reached out, wrapping his arms around my waist from behind and pulling me back against his broad chest. He buried his face in my hair, letting out a long, deep breath."We made it back," he murmured softly into my neck."We did," I whispered, resting my hands over his arms."I was thinking about your grandfather on the ride home," Hector said quietly, his voice full of a rare, solemn reverence. "I owe Mr. Archibald everything. If he hadn't subtly guided my path toward t
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