NoahI sat on the edge of the bed and stared at the closed door.The room was silent.For the first time all day, nobody was speaking to me, nobody was watching me, nobody was trying to decide my future.Moonlight spilled through the window, casting pale shadows across the floor.I waited. One hour, then another, the entire time my heart refused to slow down.Every sound made me tense, every creak of the building made me wonder if Elias had changed his mind and returned.But he never did, because Elias was predictable. Once he retired for the night, he rarely left his chambers until morning.Tonight was my chance, my only chance.When I was certain the castle had settled into silence, I stood slowly. My back ached, the weight in my stomach felt heavier than it had a few weeks ago.I rested a hand there briefly."We're leaving," I whispered.The words felt strange, dangerous, hopeful.I crossed the room and pushed the bed aside, the wooden legs scraped softly against the floor.I froze
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