I did not sleep. At least, not for long.I lay awake the entire night, eyes wide, staring at the strange ceiling with its glowing bulbs and soft shadows, my mind spinning wildly in every direction. Every time the heater clicked, I flinched. Every time someone whispered in the hallway, I curled into myself. Every time the Christmas lights twinkled, I wondered if they were going to cast a spell or explode.When morning light crept through the window, pale blue and cold against the snow outside, I still had not slept.I turned my head slowly, expecting more strange objects, more glowing things, more confusion.Instead, I found Marek.Asleep.On the couch.In my room.I squealed and yanked the blanket up to my chin so fast I nearly threw it across the room. “What are you doing here? This is inappropriate. You cannot simply sleep in a woman’s chamber without permission. If my royal court saw this, they would faint.”Marek startled awake, sitting up with a sharp jolt, one hand going straigh
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