Marcel:Dominic never knocked softly.His presence arrived before he did, the firm rhythm of boots in the corridor, the quiet shift in guards straightening outside the chamber doors.When he entered, his gaze went first to Lia, it always did now, and I knew that the two of them have managed to somehow create a certain bond of respect, and mutual friendship. It was one that I didn’t expect, but it did happen.“How is she?” he asked, though his eyes were already assessing her posture, the way she sat, the slight strain in her breathing.“She’s fine,” I answered before Lia could.Lia arched a brow at me.“I can speak,” she said dryly.“He asked me,”“He was referring to me.” Lia teased, making me chuckle.Dominic’s mouth twitched faintly.“I see you’re still tolerating him,” he remarked to her.“Some days better than others,” she replied lightly.“Yes, coming from the woman who was limping for a week, I wonder what the reason behind that was.” I teased, making her eyes widen as she flush
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