Liora’s Point of viewThe next morning felt different. Not because of the sunrise, though it did spill a soft gold across my window, but because for once, I woke up without dread curling in my chest. The silence of the room was not suffocating, and the air did not carry the bite of fear. It was calm.I stretched carefully, half expecting a knock at my door, a voice barking orders, or footsteps reminding me I was not allowed to be still.But none came. Instead, when I opened the door, two young maids were already waiting in the hallway, bowing their heads politely.“Good morning, Lady Liora,” one of them greeted, her tone warm.Lady. The word startled me. I was not used to being called anything but maid, girl, or burden.Before I could protest, the other maid stepped forward.“Alpha Jacob asked us to tend to your needs today. We will prepare your bath and bring you breakfast in your chambers.”My instinct was to wave them off. “No, please, you do not have to do that. I can manage mysel
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