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Following The Thread

Author: M.K heerah
last update publish date: 2026-10-27 15:59:29

Chapter 196

"Someone is paying to keep Ashveil's hardliners fighting," Evelyne said. "And whoever it is wants this kingdom weakened."

She spread three ledgers across the map table.

Dawn light cut through the tent flap. Kael stood at Elara's shoulder, his arms folded. Cassian sat at the far end of the table, ink-stained and gray with sleeplessness. The former Warden leaned beside the lamp, while Torin guarded the entrance.

"Tell us exactly what Marrick said," Kael ordered.

Elara answered.

"'Our
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