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"Elijah, you have to let go," Fiona managed to say, her voice strained as she tried to catch her breath. His arms were wrapped tightly around her, squeezing her so firmly that she could barely move. Despite the joy that filled her heart, she couldn't help but feel like he was trying to crush her in his embrace. "I can't breathe," she added, giving him a playful tap on his back.

Elijah finally loosened his grip, his eyes shining with a mix of relief and happiness as he pulled back just enough to look at her. "Sorry," he said softly, though there was a smile playing on his lips. "I just needed to make sure you're really here, safe."

Before Fiona could respond, Elijah leaned in and kissed her. The world seemed to stop for a moment as his lips met hers. The kiss was slow, gentle, and filled with all the emotions he hadn't been able to express during the hours of tension and uncertainty. Fiona melted into his arms, her heart soaring as she kissed him back, her hands resting on his chest as she pressed closer.

The kiss deepened for a moment, and Fiona felt warmth spread through her, easing the tension that had built up inside her. She had missed him-missed his touch, his presence-and now, with his arms around her, everything else faded away.

When they finally pulled apart, Elijah rested his forehead against hers, his breathing slightly uneven. "You're okay," he whispered, almost as if he were reassuring himself.

Fiona smiled, her fingers gently brushing against his cheek. "I'm okay," she confirmed softly, her heart still pounding from the kiss. She looked around and realized they were back in Elijah's study, the familiar warmth of the room wrapping around them. After the intense questioning and her release, Elijah had brought her straight back to the palace, refusing to leave her side for even a moment.

"I was so worried," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "When they arrested you, I thought..." He trailed off, shaking his head as if trying to push away the memory.

"I'm here now," she said, her voice steady. "And they released me because the truth

her. "I know. As soon as they confirmed it, I couldn't wait to get you

light and teasing. "Elijah, I was only there for

again, though this time with more gentleness. He smiled, then glanced at her more closely. "You lost

sound filled the room. "They

lips. "Well, they kept you in a dungeon. That's bad

his protectiveness. "You can't punish them for doing their jobs,"

leaning down to kiss her forehead. "I'll do whatever it takes

care of."

words. She rested her hand against his cheek, her voice softening. "I know you will," she

simply stood there in the quiet of the study wrapped in each other's arms. After what felt like forever.

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cup of tea, steam curling from its surface. "Here, drink this. It'll help you relax," he said, his voice soft but still

grateful smile, wrapping her fingers around the warmth. "Thank you," she said, taking a small sip. The calming herbs in

gaze softening as he watched her. "Poisoning isn't uncommon during the Rites," he explained. "That's why we're all so careful with our food and drink. When I heard about what happened, I immediately sent someone to check on the

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