AthenaI wrapped the shawl Luna Elsa had brought me tightly around my body. The cold inside the prison was unbearable, seeping into my bones no matter how hard I tried to stay warm. At least with the shawl, I wouldn't freeze to death before my execution. It wasn't much, but it made surviving the long, icy nights a little easier.That night, I heard the heavy prison gates creak open. My entire body tensed. Slow, steady footsteps echoed through the silent hallway, growing closer until they suddenly stopped somewhere near my cell. My heart pounded against my chest as I held my breath, listening carefully.Whoever it was didn't say a word, they just stood there. Minutes passed, then an hour, then another. I stayed awake, refusing to close my eyes. I kept waiting for them to attack, to unlock the cell, or to say something.But nothing happened. Eventually, exhaustion won the battle. My eyelids became too heavy to keep open, and I drifted into an uneasy sleep. I only woke up at dawn when I
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