Later, after the meal had finally wound down and the pack had dispersed in various directions—Anna found herself on a stone balcony overlooking the eastern grounds.The moon hung heavy and bright, three days past full but still commanding. Cold air bit at her skin, carrying the scent of pine and distant snow. She wrapped her arms around herself, breathing deep, letting the crisp air fill her lungs. Freedom. When was the last time she'd felt this? Standing under an open sky, no bars, no guards, no eyes watching for signs of guilt she didn't carry? The wind tugged at her hair, and for just a moment, she let herself feel small against the vastness of the night. Small, but not trapped, never trapped again."Brightest night after a Supermoon," came a voice behind her, smooth and unhurried. "I must say, quite the view."Anna's heart jumped—she hadn't heard him approach, hadn't caught his scent on the wind. She spun to find Jebediah standing a few paces back, two wine glasses in one hand,
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