That night, I slept with Cerus’s knife beneath my pillow. And I guarded the door to my room with it between my hands, but no one bothered me. I was relieved and at the same time, much more nervous when Kaelen did not return.Food was delivered for breakfast and I was left to my devices.I wanted to find Cerus, I wanted to get out of here. It took me all night to resolve to telling him the truth. Even with the danger it could put us both in, he was the only one I trusted in this palace.With my palms sweaty, I twisted my fingers together as I paced the room.I had to give myself a talk, reminding myself that I could do this. I tucked the knife in my skirt and checked the door. I pressed my hand to the handle, fully expecting it to be locked. But to my surprise, it clicked open. My breath hitched as I glanced back at the bed, debating whether I should leave or not.I swallowed, my mouth dry.Gathering what courage I had left, I slipped out into the hallway. The soft echo of my footsteps
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