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Chapter 23

Lily woke to a cluster of woman above her. The twins, the golden-haired girl, and several others leaned over, staring down at her with worried looks on their faces.

"She’s awake?"

"Is she?"

"Really awake this time or just talking in her sleep again?"

"Oh, she is awake!"

She sat up, her head groggy and her mouth full of a strange taste. The den was warmly lit with a plethora of candles, the scent coming from them sweet and balanced, like they contained just a hint of essential oil. She was in a bedroom. It must’ve belonged to one of the women, because the decor was delicate and intricate and well-placed, and the sheets smelled of roses and sugar.

"Sit up, sit up," said the girl with the golden hair. "Kelly, give me the food."