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Ky smiled and nodded, then retrieved the book and sat back down with it and carefully began unwrapping it. Zander's gaze traveled to the packaging she'd stacked by her feet ...

"I appreciate it!" Ky smiled and inclined her head, setting the tack aside, but she hesitated, not quite sure whether to get the book now or if it still wasn't ...

"Wow..." She looked from the items in her lap to the gigantic stack beside her in wonder. There was literally nothing else in this entire world that she'd ever need ...

"I'm sure they will," Ky agreed with a smile, setting them beside the alarmingly large stack of presents accumulating. She stood and moved to the table, taking a minute to ...

"Very warm!" Ky grinned, running her fingers across the cloak. "And very soft. These are so lovely. Thank you!"

Ky laughed and nodded. “It’ll be fun!” She set it to the side and grabbed another of the boxes. (I know there is a book left but I’m losing track ...

“But there’s so many!” Ky said with a laugh. It really had been so thoughtful for Anneliese to be planning for this moment for so long. Zander smiled softly, looking ...

Ky was anxiously looking at the trees as they walked — nervous that something was watching them and was going to appear out of nowhere all of a sudden to ...

Ky grinned at her, then looked back at the box. This was quite possibly the least intimidating gift to interact with. And she loved that — the simplicity and thoughtfulness. ...

Ky grinned at her, then carefully opened the box.

“Yes, sir.” She smiled, dipping her head towards him. “I hope to be worthy of this excellent craftsmanship some day.” Well, now, Zander needed to see her. He made an ...

(Aha all good! I thought it seemed expensive for Anneliese haha) “It’s absolutely beautiful,” Ky complimented, nodding to him with a smile.

“It’s incredible,” she breathed, looking at it in wonder. She lifted it a bit, silently wondering if she’d even be able to move in it. It was heavy. But wonderful. ...

Ky looked at him, startled, but nodded and obediently set it back down. What in the world could it be? She picked up an oddly shaped one instead.

“I’d like that,” Ky smiled, even though she definitely hoped Ana would forget. Exhibiting one of her weaknesses did not sound like a fun activity in front of her new ...