NATALIA
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As I stepped foot back into the familiar confines of the Royal Palace, a sense of anger lingered heavily on me. The conversation with Rylan had left me drained, and I knew back there that if I stayed any longer, my mask of fury would crumble, revealing the raw vulnerability I fought so hard to conceal.
I swiftly made my way to my room, locking the door behind me. The silence enveloped me, casting a stark contrast to the chaotic storm of emotions raging in me. I tumbled on my bed, letting out a frustrated sigh as I allowed myself a moment of respite from the tumultuous events that had unfolded today.
The truth, though I hated to admit it, was that the conversation with Rylan had affected me far more than I cared to acknowledge. He still possessed the power to stir up emotions
