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The day ended with much celebration and happiness in the palace, with the King, his wife, Sevastian, Rohan, and Lyra all joining in the festivity. By midnight, they retired to their chambers.
Elysia woke up to the gentle sensation of Azrael's fingers playfully grazing her skin. As she opened her eyes, she found him staring at her with a warm smile. Unlike her, he had woken up earlier and was already dressed for the day. Frowning slightly, she rubbed her eyes, trying to shake off the drowsiness.
"When did you wake up?" she murmured, her voice thick with sleep. She had gone to bed late, and it was only a few minutes past eight.
"A while ago. How are you feeling? I hope you slept well," Azrael asked, sitting up beside her.
"I did, but it feels like I only slept for two hours," she chuckled. "Tell me, Your Majesty, what's the special occasion? Why are you already dressed so early?"