A soft knock, "Come in," Mauve said and adjusted the sheets against her legs.
The door opened and Mill walked in holding a tray. Mauve immediately brightened at the sight of the food. Mill placed it beside her and nodded at her.
"Thank you," Mauve said and Mill walked out of the room.
Mauve dug into the meal, eating rapidly but making sure to chew properly before swallowing. She was famished but that didn't mean she didn't have the patience to relish the meal.
She ate the last of the food and placed the plate on the tray. She then leaned on the headboard for a couple of minutes before she slipped under the sheets, exposing just her head, and went to sleep.
She was out in mere seconds. The fact that she was no longer hungry made it easier for her to fall asleep faster
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