Mira’s P.O.V The morning crept in before I realized I had even closed my eyes. I woke to a faint, pale light filtering through the curtains, the kind of light that carried no warmth—just a reminder that time was moving, whether I was ready or not. For a moment, I stayed still, curled beneath the sheets, listening. The house had a pulse of its own; I could hear it if I was quiet enough—the faint hum of pipes, the distant shuffle of footsteps in the lower halls, the metallic click of the gates being locked or unlocked. Everything here was deliberate, orchestrated. I pressed my palm against my chest, feeling the rhythm of my heart. Still too fast. Still uneasy. When I finally slid out of bed, the floor was cold against my bare feet, grounding me. I walked to the window, parting the curtains slightly. Outside, the grounds were immaculate, trimmed and watched over by guards that moved like shadows. Even from this distance, I fel
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