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Faith heard the sound of the door opening, and then the footsteps.

Her eyes squinted when bright light suddenly invaded.

A distressed groan escaped her mouth, she wasn't ready to get up from the alluring comfort of her bed and pillows just yet.

"Close the windows!" She muttered without opening her eyes.

The person didn't obey, what she felt next was the sheets around her being pulled away and next her brother's jolting words.

"For how long did ...