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I worked methodically, using soft brushes to carefully remove the layers of dust that had settled over the years.

Each stroke was deliberate, as if the music itself could shatter if I wasn't gentle enough.

When I came across faint or illegible notes, I used reversible ink to lightly retrace the original hand.

For sections that were too far gone, I had to rely on the surrounding patterns and my own musical deduction to fill in the gaps.

A full week passed before I finally emerged from the restoration room.

d the restored manuscript carefully in my hands, my fingers aching from days of painstaking work.

I headed to meet the person overseeing the project-Tira.

When I stepped into her office, she looked up from her paperwork, visibly surprised.

"You've already finished?" Tira asked, her tone laced with disbelief as her eyes widened.

Inodded. "Yes, it's done."

She stood and crossed the room, reaching out to inspect the manuscript.

Her expression changed from surprise to pure admiration.

"I'm impressed. This piece was in terrible condition, yet you've restored it beautifully. I can't believe you did it so quickly."

I smiled slightly, pleased by her praise. "It's what I do."

Tira glanced at the manuscript again, then back at me.

"You've done more than restore it, Elizabeth. You've revived a piece of history. I'll have to pay you double for this."

I shook my head. "It's too much."

protest. "The value of

for Beta, one of

leave, already feeling homesick and craving

man walked into

strong build, towering over me with broad shoulders

his clothes, and his features were sharp and cold,

his walk caught my

as imposing as Leo or Narik,

one who'll be taking you back," Tira said. "Just call him

sized him up, trying to place him. He didn't seem

me as

him outside to where the

the ones assigned to protect me, followed closely behind, keeping

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shake the tension that had settled

until we stopped and I removed the blindfold that I realized we were back in the familiar

out, lighting a cigarette as he leaned against

turned to him. "Thanks for bringing me

toward me.

question took me by surprise. His sudden interest made my instincts

was something dangerous about this man.

drag from his cigarette. "Is he good

his constant care, and the burden of our

appearances,

it didn't reach my eyes.

snort, smoke curling from his lips. "Andrew's

something deep,

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