The next morning, breakfast in the great hall was bright and quiet. Sunlight spilled through tall windows, lighting wooden tables heaped with fresh bread, cheese, fruit, and steaming porridge. Servants moved gently, and a soft hush lingered.Leah entered the hall slowly, dressed in a pale gown. She moved with quiet steps and sat at her usual place near the tables. She kept her head down, avoiding everyone’s eyes. She especially never looked at Kendrick, seated across the head table with Alpha Glint.Her chest felt tight, her cheeks still stung from last night’s shame. She picked at a piece of fruit and refused to taste anything else.She remained silent for a long moment.Then Kendrick spoke.He looked directly at her, voice steady but teasing.“Lady Leah,” he said softly. “You were very insistent on seeing me last night before you went to bed. I did promise you’d see enough of me at breakfast. I hope you’re doing that now.”
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