Denera
The morning light filtering through my bedroom window slowly woke me from a restless sleep. As I stirred, the familiar sound of Rachel's gentle footsteps approached my bedside.
"Good morning, my lady," she said softly, giving me a warm smile. "It's time to start your day."
I let out a small sigh, sitting up and running a hand through my tangled hair. "Good morning, Rachel." Despite the peaceful ambiance, I couldn't shake the lingering unease from the events of yesterday.
Rachel seemed to sense my apprehension. "I trust you slept well?" she asked, her brow creased with concern.
"As well as can be expected," I replied, offering her a reassuring nod.
I glanced towards the empty space beside me, the absence of Rockan's comforting presence not going unnoticed. "Has Rockan returne
