{Ava’s POV}Some mornings feel ordinary.This one didn’t.There was something about the air this morning—thick, restless, like the world itself was waiting for something to happen. The smell of pine mixed with the faint aroma of bread from the lodge kitchens filled my nose, while Combatants were beginning their drills in the far field, their shouts rising like scattered choruses.I sat by the open window, towel over my shoulders, staring at the distant hills where the mist still clung to the treetops.My arms ached from yesterday’s training with Prince Liam— though, honestly, I’d never admit that to him.Edna sat cross-legged on her bed, staring at me. However, I didn’t notice until she spoke. “You’re humming,” she said.I turned halfway. “I’m what?”“You’re humming, Ava. People hum when they’re in love or when they’re hiding something.”I looked at her. “Maybe I’m both.” I decided to give her the answer she wanted. She narrowed her eyes, lips curling into a slow, knowing smile. “You
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