Day One Of Healing

Special thanks to Gemini_2 for the GIFT (≧ω≦)

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Sevastian sat alone in his dimly lit chamber, the stillness of the room amplifying the weight of recent events. Sleep had offered little refuge; nightmares haunted him, leaving him weary and hollow.

A soft, hesitant knock broke through the oppressive silence, drawing him from his brooding thoughts. He straightened slightly, his voice gravelly as he called out, "Enter."

The door creaked open, revealing Lyra. She stepped inside, her presence immediately softening the tensed atmosphere. Her silver hair shimmered in the candlelight, and her gentle eyes met Sevastian's. "Rohan mentioned I could find you here, you left the drawing room in a haste," she said, her voice steady.

Sevastian rose from his chair, his towering frame momentarily intimidating. "Princess," he said, his tone betraying a mix of surprise and guilt. He ran a hand through his disheveled hair. "I..I was tired and needed to rest."