THEA’s POV I opened my eyes before the sun was fully up. The sky outside the large master bedroom windows was still a pale, hazy blue, slowly turning into the bright orange of early morning.I didn't stay in bed. I stood up, tied my silk robe around my waist, and walked out into the cold hallway.Two of Elias’s guards were standing outside the east wing guest suite, looking straight ahead. They straightened up the second they saw me approaching."Unlock the door," I told them, my voice calm and even.The lead guard hesitated, looking at me with a bit of uncertainty. "Mrs. Vane, Mr. Vane said the driver would pick her up at eight—""Unlock it," I repeated softly, looking him straight in the eye. "I am not asking you to let her leave the house. I am inviting her to breakfast."The guard swallowed hard, nodded, and swiped his keycard across the digital lock. The door clicked open.I pushed the door open and stepped inside. Emily was already awake, dressed in the same sweater and jeans f
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