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Miranda walked into the maid's room and positioned herself in front of the mirror that hung on the wall. It was an old, vintage piece with intricate designs etched into its golden frame. It was a full-length mirror, standing tall and proud against the wall. The glass itself was slightly warped, adding a subtle distortion to the reflection it cast.The surface of the mirror was speckled with tiny spots, some of which appeared to be smudges or dust, while others were the result of years of wear and tear. The edges of the mirror were lined with delicate floral patterns, the vines curling and twisting around each other in a graceful dance. The ornate details of the frame gave the mirror an elegant, almost regal appearance.Despite its age, the mirror still managed to capture and reflect light beautifully. The sun's rays shone down upon it, casting beams of light that danced across the room. The light reflected off the surface of the mirror, creating a dazzling display of colors that danc
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Ragnar sat in his chambers, the dimly lit room illuminated only by a few candles and the light of the full moon shining through his window. He watched intently as ten young women filed into the room, each more beautiful than the last. They were all wearing long robes that covered them from head to toe, but he could sense their excitement as they lined up before him. He smiled knowingly at them, their eyes darting between him and each other nervously. Slowly, he nodded his head towards them, signaling for them to begin. One by one they began to untie their robes with trembling hands until finally they stood before him wearing nothing more than thin slips of fabric that barely concealed their curves. Ragnar slowly stood up. He began to slowly walk around them, his gaze lingering on each of them in turn. He walked over to the first girl, letting his eyes linger on her body. He could feel the anticipation radiating from her as he stepped closer. Reaching out, he took hold of the thin li
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"Push!" Sara said firmly, as she placed a hand on Amona's belly, feeling the contractions. Amona groaned in pain, but obeyed the command, bearing down with all her might."Good, good, keep pushing," the physician encouraged from the foot of the mat. The pain was intense, the kind that made her want to scream at the top of her lungs. But her screams were muffled by the napkin held tightly over her mouth. She tried to focus on her breathing, but each contraction made it harder to catch her breath. Sweat poured down her face as she clenched her fists, gripping tightly onto the hands of the two women holding her.Her entire body trembled with each wave of pain, and tears streamed down her face. She couldn't think about anything else but the agony coursing through her body. She tried to remember what the physician had told her, to push when he said push, but even that was becoming difficult to comprehend. All she knew was that this pain was unbearable, and she wanted it to end.As each co
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Sara walked into her chamber, a few steps away from the delivery room, and closed the door behind her. She walked towards the large ceramic tub filled with warm water that she had prepared earlier in anticipation of the delivery. The room was dimly lit, with only a few candles flickering on the shelves around the room. She started to undress slowly, taking off her white gown, which was stained with blood and sweat. She placed it on a wooden stool next to the tub and stepped into the warm water.The water felt soothing to her skin, and she let out a sigh of relief. The warm water eased the ache in her back and the tiredness in her limbs, and she closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation. She reached for the bar of soap and lathered it in her hands before rubbing it gently on her arms and legs. The water became cloudy with the dirt and grime from her body, and she felt satisfied with the cleansing.She took a deep breath and submerged herself in the water, letting it flow over her head a
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Aurora slowly sat down in front of her vanity mirror, her back straight and her posture regal. She started to take off her ornaments and jewelry one by one.Her fingers delicately worked through the fastenings of the necklace around her neck, feeling the cold metal on her fingertips as she did so. removed the necklace, and the weight on her neck eased as she placed it gently on the vanity table in front of her. She exhaled a soft sigh of relief, feeling lighter already.Next, she removed the dangling earrings that framed her face. She felt the gentle tug on her earlobes as she took them off, and she placed them in a small dish on the table. She ran her fingers over her earlobes, feeling the indentations the earrings had left.Aurora's fingers then moved to her wrists, where she started to undo the clasp of the bracelet Derek had given her as a gift. Aurora then removed the rings on her fingers, one by one, feeling the cool metal slide off her fingers. She placed each ring carefully
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Derek sat on the chair with his eyes piercing through the maids standing in front of him. Each of them had their heads bowed, fear written all over their faces. "I repeat, which one of you was sent to spy on me?" Derek's voice was low, but his tone was firm.The first maid, Sayde, spoke up first. "Your Highness, I swear on my life that I have never spied on you or anyone for that matter. I have only been doing my job as Aurora's personal maid."Derek nodded, but his eyes were still fixed on them. "And what about you, Yorie?""No, Your Highness," Yorie replied, her voice trembling. "I would never betray your trust in me.As Derek continued to question the maids, his voice grew louder and more insistent. He demanded that they tell him the truth, warning them that their jobs were at stake, but they maintained their testimonies.It wasn't like he actually expected the culprit to come out and say they were the mole. The old artefacts room in the royal arena was a sight to behold. The roo
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Nanda rolled her eyes and said, "You must still take me for a child."Astena chuckled softly, "Of course, you're a child...even barely fifteen."Nanda huffed and said, "I know where Miranda is, mother. I know she's still there in that werewolf pack."Astena looked at her daughter intently, wishing she didn't know so much. "What do you mean, Nanda? How do you know she's there?"Nanda's eyes darted away from her mother's gaze for a moment before she spoke up, "I saw it that day…the day I showed you the crystal ball.”Astena looked at her daughter with a pained expression, wishing she didn't know so much. Nanda was wise beyond her years and it was both a blessing and a curse. Astena had always been honest with her daughter, but she also knew the importance of protecting her from the harsh realities of the world.She sighed and knelt down beside Nanda, gently taking the basket of flowers from her hands. "You're right, Nanda. Miranda is still with the werewolf pack," she said softly, her v
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FLASHBACKThe man had fallen from one of the windows high above them, no doubt tumbling through the air in a cruel twist of fate before landing on the cobblestones below with a sickening thud. His limbs were twisted at odd angles; his neck bent unnaturally to one side; his face frozen in an expression of shock and pain—all evidence that he had not gone quietly into death’s embrace. Aurora felt tears sting her eyes as she looked upon him.The royal maids and guards around them were similarly stricken, some of them openly weeping as they looked upon the body with a mixture of grief and surprise.One by one, the servants began to fall silent until only a few whispers echoed through the courtyard. Soom, the show ended with the man's body being carried away and others dispersing. Aurora similarly made her way through the Royal Arena, back to her chambers, when suddenly she felt a jolt as someone bumped into her. She was caught off guard and stumbled a bit before catching her balance.
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