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Chapter One Hundred and Forty Nine - Father

last update publish date: 2026-03-22 19:18:45

Aria's POV

The infirmary was quiet at midday. Most of the wounded were resting, their needs met for the moment. Mira and Koren had gone to eat. Kira was with Finn, training. For the first time in hours, I was alone with my work and my thoughts.

I preferred it that way.

The supplies needed organizing again. I moved between shelves and jars, checking labels, counting stock, making mental notes of what we'd need to gather next. The work was mindless, soothing. It kept my hands busy and my thoughts
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