Map in hand, I wait for Nightshade to return, pacing across the floor. Cassia watches me as I pace.
"Nightshade will return," Cassia pipes up, flinching as I meet her gaze. "Don't worry Bergamot." I nod and resume pacing, ignoring the two elf sisters.
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The sun has set when Nightshade returns, along with Saffron, Passia, and Basil. Cassia and Clove gape at Basil and turn to look at me. I gesture to the trio.
"Cassia, Clove, this is Basil, Passia, and Saffron." I introduce the three. "Basil is my brother, and the only other surviving member of the royal family, besides me." I slump forward, and Nightshade races to catch me before I fall.
"S-Sorry..." I murmur. "I feel tired all of a sudden." Stepping away from Nightshade, I leave the room, making my way to one of the castle's bedrooms, entering the room, and collapsing into the bed.
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