A few days later,Silas’s private cabin lay nestled nearby, hidden from the world and offering them a rare moment of freedom. The air was crisp, filled with the earthy scent of pine and wildflowers, a welcome relief from the endless corridors of stones and duty.Noelle gave Silas’s hand a gentle squeeze, her expression one of thoughtfulness. "Silas," she murmured, her gaze fixed on the peaceful surroundings, “I can’t ignore the feeling that you should be back there, tending to… well, everything. They need you.”Silas stopped and turned to face her, his gaze intense but warm as he brushed a stray strand of hair from her face. “Noelle,” he began, his voice steady but laced with a deep, lingering frustration, “my father’s always expected me to do what he wants, how he wants it, without question. Every decision, every step I’ve taken, it’s always been him pulling the strings. But not this time. Not when it comes to you.”She tilted her head, searching his face. “But your father said you w
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