ELORA

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I woke up to the melody of the birds chirping outside the window. I had been awake long before I opened my eyes, but that did not matter.

Turning to my right and meeting a space beside me, I closed my eyes while a weak sigh escaped my lips.

He was gone.

The king was gone.

I had not expected the king to remain in bed with me, yet…

I shook my head and pinned my hands to my sides. I needed to aid myself to sit up, as every bone in my body felt sore and heavy to move. I leaned against the headboard and stared outside...