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Writer's POV:

Saïda left Noure's presence, irritated once again. Even though she tried every single time to be with him, the way she used too, it'd become so hard. Ever since she'd tasted something different. A different man...Asahd.

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She returned to the palace at around five that evening.

Asahd's POV:

I was in the library again that evening, studying and discussing with my father. My first crowning ceremony was in a few days and I was a little nervous.

"I heard Hammar came here today." my father said with a smile, once we were done with the study.

"Yeah..."

"I bet you were very happy to see her."...