Chapter 270: Second Lifetime, Freya. (16)
Seconoria.
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The first light of dawn filtered through the ornate windows of Freya’s chambers, casting a golden hue over the room. Freya sat at her vanity, her expression hard as she brushed through her long, dark hair with deliberate strokes. She heard the familiar sound of footsteps approaching, and her heart skipped a beat. She knew it was Theodore, coming to escort her to the court, as he did every morning.
She had warned him not to do that but she would’ve hated him if he’d adhered.
There was a soft pull of the door and Hannah came out through the door, her eyes caught Theodore’s and she smiled, "Sir Theodore, Good morning" she wished, he looked at her in a differently now. She was the woman his best friend loved, she was fine, her loyalty to Freya alone makes her beautiful and he respected that. He met her brown eyes before he smiled, "How are you, Miss Hannah?"
"I am splendid, thank you very much" and she is cheerful, he not, her energy is as chaotic as Connors.
"I shall be on my way, the princess will be out soon." Hannah informed him and left with a modest bow.
"Princess Freya," Theodore’s voice called out, warm yet cautious. "May I come in?"
Freya’s grip on the brush tightened, and she took a deep breath to steady herself. "No," she replied sharply. "I told you last night, I do not want to see you."
Despite her words, the door creaked open slightly, and Theodore stepped inside, his presence filling the room. "I am sorry, Freya," he said gently. "But I can not just leave you alone. Not today."
Freya spun around to face him, her eyes flashing with anger. "I do not need you to escort me. I do not need you at all, Theodore." she insisted.