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Chapter Forty-Nine

作者: My Fantasy Stories
last update 最終更新日: 2025-12-27 12:44:15

The trees thinned as they crossed the old threshold into Blackthorn territory, the familiar scent of pine and ash settling like ghosts on Julian’s skin. He hadn’t been home in a week, but it already felt foreign. Too quiet. Too steeped in judgment.

The gates opened for them.

No fanfare. No welcome. Just the groan of iron and the weight of eyes watching from the shadows.

By the time the vehicle rolled to a stop outside the packhouse, the moon had climbed high, casting the manor in a wash of silver. Julian stepped out first, his boots crunching against gravel with a heaviness that matched the churn in his gut. The others followed, silent.

“You’ll both rest tonight,” James said at last, his voice clipped but tired. “At first light, we’ll convene in the Hall of Vows.”

Julian gave a slight nod. He hadn’t forgotten the rite—only tried not to think about it. That ancient hall had borne witness to every oath passed through their bloodline. Of course it would witness his surrender.

“The Counci
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    The cabin was still.Muted morning light filtered through the narrow windowpanes, brushing the wooden floor in soft, slanted beams. Julian stood near the window, coffee mug in hand, steam curling upward and vanishing into the silence. His eyes, however, remained fixed on the trees outside—dark evergreens crowding the horizon, unmoving, unfeeling. Unlike him.Behind him, the sound of footsteps and the clink of ceramic broke the quiet.Jace appeared in the open kitchen, shirt rumpled, hair sticking up in a way that proved he tossed and turned all night.Jace poured himself a cup, then leaned against the counter, watching him.“You even sleep?” he asked, voice rough, still groggy.Julian didn’t turn. “An hour. Maybe two.”He took another slow sip, then set the mug down and crossed to the table—cluttered with open books, maps, scattered notes, and a laptop that had died sometime during the night. He pressed his fingers to his temple, jaw tense.“Any updates from your contacts?” he asked,

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