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That night, Esme hadn't retired to her chamber.
Sleep eluded her, but more than that, she didn't want to sleep. When the corridors had grown quieter, she slipped away with a few clothes, knowing the hours were late enough that no one would follow.
Donovan had fallen asleep right after their confession session, so she knew she needn't worry about him jumping on her by this time of the night. Just thinking about what happened back there made her cheeks bloom, especially the part where he said it back, and she knew he meant it.
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