WINTER“What did they say to you, My Queen? I saw you walk out of your study after Lilith and Freya left, you looked so sad,” Eira asked as we settled in for dinner.Evening had arrived, and once again it was just the two of us in the grand dining hall of the castle.Valtor didn't tell me he’d be returning late, and the longer the minutes dragged on, the more uneasy I felt. Honestly, I hoped he’d return early so we could finally talk. I’d considered reaching out to him through our bond, but in the end, I hesitated, afraid it wouldn’t unfold the way I hoped it would.“Nothing bad. They just wanted to congratulate me."“Oh, please. I know Lilith and Freya. They wouldn’t bother with such pleasantries, especially to you.” Eira said, rolling her eyes.My grip on the spoon tightened until I finally let it fall from my hand.My appetite vanished, replaced by a dry, restless ache in my chest. I reached for my water and drank it down in one breath.Only after I set the glass aside did I inhal
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