As the night deepened, Selena sat propped against the rough bark of the tree, her body trembling from the exertion and pain. Lina stayed by her side, her hand steady on Selena’s back, offering quiet support. The younger girl’s face was etched with concern, her brows furrowed in guilt as if she bore the blame for Selena’s suffering.Selena finally pushed herself upright, her breathing shallow but determined. “We can’t stay here,” she whispered, her voice hoarse. “If anyone finds us—”“They won’t,” Lina interrupted softly, her tone resolute. “I’ll get you back to the maid’s quarters. Just lean on me.”Selena hesitated but relented, allowing Lina to loop an arm around her waist. Each step back toward safety felt like an eternity. The palace grounds, so vast and gilded, now felt like a labyrinth of shadows and danger.As they neared the maid’s quarters, Selena’s legs gave out, and she stumbled against Lina. The pain in her abdomen flared again, sharp and unyielding. She gasped, clutching
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