VESPERAKael Draven.“Madam Corvelle?” Kael called the house keeper, he had met her just as she had called out to me.“The bride is resting, sir,” the housekeeper replied. “She has had a long journey.”“Then she can rest after I see her.”I felt my heartbeat increase, this was going to be disastrous. His footsteps approached the door and his firm knock followed.“Seraphine, open the door.”I glanced around the room, searching for somewhere to hide. The wardrobe was too obvious, the bathroom offered no escape, and the window overlooked a garden enclosed by high stone walls. Running would be pointless, I had learned that much on the drive here.“Miss Bryt,” Madam Corvelle called through the door, her tone grew strained. “Please open it.”I straightened my cream dress, glanced at Liora’s now pale face, and crossed the room. My hand rested on the handle for a beat then I opened the door.Kael Draven stood in the corridor wearing a black shirt with its sleeves rolled to his elbows and dark
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