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Growing up in the palace, sheltered from the harsh realities of the cosmos, had left me somewhat blind.
People were either allies or enemies with unclear motives and goals.
It left me vulnerable to exploitation.
Was that what Onshev was doing?I wondered.
But Madison… she blurred those lines with her genuine kindness and innocence.
The smell of the soap she was using filled the room, a heady mix of sweet berries and fresh herbs.
It was a tantalizing scent, one that was starting to become associated with her in my mind.
It was a sensory reminder of her, of this surreal closeness we were sharing.
As the sound of the water faded away, I found myself pacing the small room, thoughts bouncing back and forth in my head.
I had a pivotal business deal to negotiate, a deal that could solidify my place in my father’s eyes.
And yet, I found myself more concerned about Madison, about keeping her close to me.
I realized then how much Madison had seeped into my senses, into my life.
And I found myself hoping, hoping that she’d stay, hoping that I could keep her close to me.
Because Madison, with her art and her innocence, had somehow become a priceless gem in my life, one that I wasn’t ready to let go of just yet.
She steppedout of the bathroom, the cloud of steam rolling out behind her.
The scent of her soap hung heavier in the air, wrapping the room in a cocoon of sweet, herbal aroma.
I couldn’t help but watch her movements fluid and graceful, her eyes brighter after the shower.
“Madison,” I began, my voice a soft echo in the room.
She turned to look at me, her honey-brown eyes meeting mine.
There was a spark of curiosity in them mixed with a hint of wariness.
The events of last night had shaken her, and the uncertainty was evident in her gaze.
But it was her resilience, her ability to face adversity with courage, that had drawn me to her.
“I have a proposition for you,” I continued my fingers nervously brushing against the communicator on my forearm.
This was a risky move, a deviation from my usual calculated strategies.
But Madison was an unexpected variable, and I was willing to take the risk.
“I’m here on business,” I began, pausing for a moment to gauge her reaction. “I’m planning to purchase an Anto’skar mine, a deal that could change my life. But…” I sighed, the weight of my predicament pressing down on me. “I don’t know if I can trust the people I’m about to meet.”
Her eyebrows knitted together in confusion, her lips parting slightly as she took in my words. “What do you mean?” she asked, her voice laced with uncertainty.
I took a deep breath, my senses filled with the unique scent of the room — the sweet, herbal aroma of her soap, the faint muskiness of the alien wood furniture.
All these sensory reminders of our shared experiences soothed me, gave me the confidence to voice my thoughts.
“I want you to come with me,” I said, my voice stronger now. “Your ability to understand people, to see their true nature... it’s a gift, Madison. I need you to help me appraise them, to tell me if they’re trustworthy or not.”
