Zoraya’s POV

The next few days passed in a blur. I wasn’t sure how to feel about everything. The warmth of Axel’s presence, the way he stayed close, as if afraid I would disappear. The way Queen Melody always seemed to be watching over me with a careful, protective gaze.

It was overwhelming.

For the first time in my life, I wasn’t alone.

But I didn’t know what to do with that.

I wasn’t used to people caring. I wasn’t used to waking up and knowing someone would be there.

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