NADIAThe first thing that reached me was his laughter.Low. Warm. And rare.It drifted across the palace courtyard like a melody I had not heard in years, and somehow, hurting me more than silence ever could.I remained hidden behind one of the towering marble pillars, the cool stone pressing against my shoulder as moonlight spilled across the courtyard.They walked through the palace gates.Vyan. And Alicia.The black stallion slowed to an easy walk as it crossed the courtyard. The guards bowed immediately, but Vyan barely acknowledged them. His attention remained fixed on the woman sitting in front of him.Alicia was laughing.Her silver-blonde hair danced wildly in the night breeze, a few loose strands escaping to frame her flushed face. She looked radiant beneath the moon, the kind of radiant that couldn't be bought with jewels or titles.She looked...Happy.My fingers dug into my palms.Vyan dismounted first.As always, graceful.Effortless.Strong.He reached for her before Al
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