Chapter 40
Col stirred, the warmth of the morning sun filtering through the window and falling across his face. He stretched, his muscles protesting slightly, a lingering reminder of the previous night's passionate encounter. He reached out for Shae, his hand expecting to find her warm body nestled beside him. But his fingers met only cold, empty sheets. He opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping across the room. Shae's side of the bed was empty, the sheets disheveled, a stark contrast to the stillness of the room. He sat up, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. He quickly dressed, his movements hurried and anxious. He stepped out into the hallway, his eyes scanning the empty space. He checked Shae's room, but it was untouched, the bed neatly made. He walked down to the tavern's common area, findi
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