I woke up expecting an alarm.Not the kind made by bells or shouting, but that familiar feeling that something was wrong. For years, peace had never lasted long enough for me to trust it. There had always been another threat waiting, another council meeting, another warning, another enemy, or another secret I had to uncover before someone I loved got hurt.So when I opened my eyes and heard nothing, I stayed still.The room was quiet.Sunlight slipped through the curtains and stretched across the floor. For a few seconds, I simply stared at the ceiling, waiting for something to happen.Then I realized there was no shouting outside.No guards rushing through the halls.No messenger waiting at the door.No urgent footsteps approaching.Nothing.I turned my head and looked at Kael.He was still asleep beside me, his breathing slow and steady. I watched him for a moment, almost expect
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