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It was already time for him to return to the manor.

He dragged himself back to his room, tired and frosty.

The room was empty. He didn't see her lying on the desk, sleeping and waiting for her.

He wouldn't be like a kitten, hiding in his arms and acting like a spoiled child.

He wouldn't be like a thief who would sneak peeks at him at any time.

His arms were empty, and his heart, too