OLIVIABy the following morning, I had already made up my mind that I wasn't leaving my room. After everything that had happened yesterday, I didn't think I had the courage to walk through the palace again. Even though Lorenzo had believed me, even though he had stood in front of everyone and defended me without hesitation, I couldn't stop imagining the whispers that would follow me. People didn't change their opinions overnight. If they had believed I was a thief once, what was stopping them from believing it again?I was standing by the window, absentmindedly watching the palace gardens, when a knock came at my door."Come in," I answered softly.The door opened, and Lorenzo stepped inside.He looked as composed as ever, dressed in a fitted black shirt under a dark coat embroidered with the royal crest of the Crescent Pack. His presence alone seemed to fill the room.His silver eyes found mine almost immediately."Good morning.""Good morning, Your Majesty," I greeted, slightly bo
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