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" Greetings, your highness. " Alina said bowing to the princess.

" Greetings, Alina, " she replied from her position on the bed. 

" I heard you were looking for me. "

" Yes, I'd like to leave Shadow's kiss at the soonest. " Clarissa stated without looking up. Her gaze was fixed on the book in her hands. 

Alina had been expecting this. " I would also like you to leave to Haven's Peak but the time is not right. I'm sure your friends have told you that if it hadn't been for the vampire Lord hitting you with his spell, your magic would still be hidden. "

" I'm well aware. " Clarissa said placing the book she had been reading on the bed and turned to face her. " But that doesn't mean he's the only one capable of unlocking my powers. If I have to travel the world, I will. There must surely be someone else. "