Late at night, things I thought I put behind me haunt my mind

[princess_andr]

With the news of Blackfire's return, Kory had been edgy and prone to anger. Vigorous workouts in the training room have done much to exhaust her physically, but her mind still races.

She stands at the window, looking up into the stars, unable to sleep. Luum is curled up in his own bed in the next room, and she keeps looking over her shoulder at her husband.

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[hugo-clone.livejournal.com]

He steps up behind his wife, slipping his arms around her waist. "Korymyen," he murmurs, "let your troubles go, just for now. Let your sister be tomorrow's worry. Be with me, beloved, tonight."

[princess-andr.livejournal.com]

"I cannot seem to relax enough to sleep." She turns from the window, embracing Hugo.