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Chapter 58: A Pattern Of Silence

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**Eirian’s Pov**

The trackers rode through the fortress gates shortly after midnight. Their horses were covered in sweat despite the cold night air.

I woke to the sound of urgent, shouting voices drifting through my open window. My heart hammered against my ribs, knowing that news about Cormain had finally arrived, as I scrambled out of bed, threw a woolen cloak over my nightgown, and hurried to the courtyard.

Vorath was already standing there near the stables. His face was tense and grim in t
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Ooh I love Vorath! He's so considerate!
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