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Two days later, the feel of Kella’s body stiffening and the sound of the door scraping on the floor alerted Ash to the fact they were no longer alone. His fingers closed over Kella’s when her hand moved to the blade she had hidden between the wall and the mattress. Lifting his head, he peered over her shoulder.
“Father says you both must come to the great hall,” Natta stated from the doorway.
Ash threaded his fingers through Kella’s and nodded. “Tell him we’ll be there in ten minutes,” he said.
Natta tilted her head and stared at the two of them for a moment before she shook her head and turned on her heel. She glanced over her shoulder once more before she closed the door behind her. Only when she was gone did he feel Kella’s body relax.
“Note to self, make sure I announce myself
