Kael POVThis room didn’t change one bit. The faint smell of polished wood and herbs lingered in the air, the same subtle perfume of flowers in the corner, the same arrangement of the heavy curtains catching the sunlight just enough to warm the room. My eyes scanned the familiar surroundings, but there was no reply, no sound, only the soft rise and fall of her chest against the white sheets. I looked down and found her sleeping, peaceful, vulnerable, yet radiating a quiet strength even in her slumber. The loose strands of hair that had fallen across her face begged for attention, and I bent down gently, brushing them away with the lightest touch I could manage, careful not to wake her.Her features softened in sleep, lips slightly parted, breathing steady, and the calm expression on her face made me pause for a moment. I adjusted her body lightly, tucking a blanket under her shoulder to make her more comfortable, laying her properly on the bed, and I let myself linger, simply observin
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