Emily’s POV.
Reluctantly, I took her hand and she gave me a gentle tug. “Come on! You will enjoy it!” she gingered.
I rose to my feet and she steered us toward the door. The foyer opened up to us, the terrace, and lastly the courtyard. Letting go of my hand, Leia spread her arms, closed her eyes, and inhaled the air.
“Ah!” Smiling, she reopened her eyes and stared at me. “Nothing beats the morning’s fresh air,” she said.
A faint smile touched my lips. I glanced around the courtyard; at the guards scattered about the place. Leia and I exchanged glances and resumed strolling down the pathway.
We walked in companionable silence, the crisp morning air brushing against my skin. The courtyard was vast, as usual, lined with manicured hedges and blooming flowers in vibrant hues. The sunlight fil……
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