Heather was ushered into the confines of Swevia County under the cover of night.

Though blindfolded, she could sense the inky blackness enveloping her.

"Did you get my message through? I need to see Everett." "We did. Whether Everett decides to see you, well, you can just wait and see.” The guards were clearly impatient, shoving her roughly into the vehicle without a word more.

That was all she needed.

Heather's only fear was that her message wouldn't reach him, that Everett would remain oblivious and she would meet her end without him ever knowing. But if he heard even a whisper about Dorothy, he would come. She was certain.

She braced herself for a long wait, but to her surprise, just a few hours later, at the crack of dawn, Everett appeared before her.

black trench coat, his towering 6'3" frame exuding a natural elegance with his lean waist and long

his aristocratic aura remained as imposing as

her gaze and offered a wry smile. "Is Dorothy asleep?" "What's the

if Dorothy didn't exist, could there be a chance for you to like me?" He didn't

was always

is no Everett. Your question has

start, wasn't I? Back when we could be friends abroad, I actually believed that if I kept up with you, I could stand by your side." Heather realized how foolish she had been to think

Heather had

clear-cut. Dorothy was the only one

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