Calvin’s voice was right at the keyhole now. The panic in his tone was unmistakable, sharp enough to cut through the heavy air."Sir, I don't think there's anyone in her room except Elara," the guard argued, though he sounded less certain now. "She might be... resting.""Then why is her door locked?" Calvin demanded, his hand rattling the handle. Clack. Clack. Clack. "Elara! Open this door! Elara!"Underneath Elara, Silas was still trembling, his forehead pressed against her collarbone. He was anchored deep inside her, his heart beating a frantic rhythm against her own. They were chest to chest, skin to skin, while the man who was supposed to be her fiancé stood on the other side of a thin piece of wood, demanding entry."Why was your door locked?" Calvin started over breakfast the next day, his eyes didn't appear to look like someone who had a wink throughout last night. As he said that, the president, prime minster, Silas and Beatrice suddenly turned their attention towards him. Si
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