Before dawn I was wide awake. Now I wake up almost in sync with Leon when I open my eyes. I saw that he was already standing in front of the mirror, dressing alone. Through the refracted angle of the mirror Leon saw me staring at him from my bed.

"Actually, you could use a little more sleep. After all, you were so tired last night!" Leon said with a wicked grin.

"I just want to see you go!" I whispered, feeling so empty and lonely inside every time he was gone. There was no family or friends in the strange court. I'm so lonely!

"Can I have my mother...