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The King's chamber was cloaked in shadow, the only sources of light being the crackling fire in the grand hearth and the pale glow of the full moon filtering through the half-open balcony door.
The cool night breeze whispered through the room, making the heavy curtains billow like ghostly figures. The scent of burning wood mixed with the crisp air, creating an eerie contrast of warmth and cold. The flames flickered, casting shifting silhouettes against the stone walls, while the wind carried the faint sound of rustling leaves, adding to the haunting stillness of the dimly lit chamber.
The silent room was now filled with whispering light noises.
Ruby could feel her eyes blur as tears fell down her cheeks. Her body was heavy as she kneeled before him. Tak
