Author POVThe palace was silent. Darkness covered everywhere. The night was heavy and cold. The guards at the gates leaned on their spears, half awake, watching the shadows. Inside, most people were fast asleep.Rose, however, could not sleep. She opened her eyes, restless. Something pressed on her chest like a heavy stone. She looked around her room and noticed that Faith was not there.She sat up slowly, her heart beating fast. Where is she again? Rose thought. She pushed the blanket away and tiptoed out of the room, careful not to wake anyone.The corridor was dim, only the faint light of the moon shining through the tall windows. Rose walked quickly, her bare feet silent against the cold floor. She went straight to Faith’s quarters, but the room was empty.“Why is she never around when I need her?” Rose whispered, frustration burning inside her.She searched every corner of the room, but Faith’s bed was untouched. With a sigh, she turned and went back into the corridor, her eyes
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