Aurelia's point of viewThe chambers were warmer than I remembered, the air thick with the faint scent of cedarwood and something richer, like an earthy undertone that always clung to Silas. It was in the walls, in the folds of the curtains, in the fibers of the carpet. It was home, in its own strange, dangerous way.I closed the door behind me and let my eyes sweep over the space. A wide bed dominated the far side, draped in charcoal-grey sheets that looked as if they’d been smoothed with military precision. The fireplace crackled with a slow, steady flame, sending shadows dancing across the walls. This was his space, his sanctuary, but starting today, it was ours.That thought sent a small flutter through my chest.Crossing the room, I stopped at the tall oak cupboard in the corner. It looked ancient but well cared for, the wood polished to a deep sheen. I opened it, and a faint creak escaped as if the cupboard itself was adjusting to my presence. Inside, his clothes were arranged i
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