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Dawn.
Alarviana's Chambers
Wyfkeep Castle, Wyfellon.
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Morning arrived, and a soft knock on the door interrupted the quiet of the newlyweds sleep.
The maids had come to ready Salviana for the day earlier, but Alaric sent them away without hesitation.
However, they returned shortly after with breakfast, and this time, he couldn't refuse.
Salviana's stomach betrayed her with a loud grumble at the exact moment, drawing an amused smirk from Alaric who had been holding her back in bed.
"Stay in bed, under the blankets," Alaric instructed, his tone firm yet gentle. Salviana obeyed, pulling the covers tightly around herself as he allowed the maids to enter.
They moved about the room swiftly, placing the food on a nearby table. Meanwhile, Salviana remained cocooned in the bed, cheeks warming with sudden shyness.