The Pale Shadows

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The Pale Shadows

The bread was stale. I told the King so. He laughed. It was a dry sound. Like leaves. Scratching. On stone. "Stale?" he asked. "Yes, Your Grace." "Is it not fresh?" "No." "Then it is good." I bowed. My head hurt. The crown felt heavy. Not the gold. The silence. I am Eleanor. I am the baker’s wife. I am the exile. I came here. To save us. To save my love. William is in the tower. He is quiet. He...

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