AVALINE

I screamed in frustration when I mistakenly tried to open the door to my room. I forgot this was locked. Damn it!

I glared at the door beside mine.

Reluctantly, I marched into Czar’s bedroom. I didn’t take time to appreciate my surroundings as I had with other parts of the house.

I lay down on the king-sized bed. My throat tightened and tears moistened the corners of my eyes.

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