“Mia… I want you back.”My breath caught. A rush of emotions crashed through me all at once, and I burst into laughter.He stared at me as I laughed—silent, still, as if he didn’t mind my reaction and was merely waiting to see what came next. When I finally stopped, I looked at him, and something ached in my chest. The memory of his neglect in the throne room knocked out the last of my composure. All the pain that had vanished came rushing back, and a sharp pricking sensation filled my eyes, warning me I was about to cry.“Mia… what’s wrong?”His voice pulled me out of my thoughts. He must have noticed the change in my mood. He was walking toward me.“Stop right there!” I yelled, pointing at him. “Don’t come any closer.”He obeyed, looking confused and hurt. I studied the corners of his face, watching him blink and breathe slowly. I couldn’t help but notice the deep emptiness in his eyes. Abruptly, I looked away, breathing hard. My legs trembled, and I realized I was shaking again.Th
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