Koala Reads

"A late night pounding on the door shattered the hush in the Lin residence."

"Lin Ciyuan had been sleeping soundly in his concubine’s room when the knock came—three sharp raps that dragged him upright. The concubine snuggled closer, half-awake and petulant. “Who is it?” she murmured, burying her face against his chest."

"Lin Ciyuan drew a long breath and sat up. “Who’s there?”"