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Chapter 24: The Second Key

Author: Mystique Luna
last update publish date: 2026-09-13 23:08:26

I remembered the wine Caelan had poured for me that night.

I had spent most of the day reviewing Silverpine's quarterly transportation expenses. Several discrepancies appeared in the northern division's maintenance budget, and I intended to work through the evening until I understood where they originated.

Caelan learned about my plans and invited me to Redfang House for dinner.

He told me I needed rest.

At the time, his concern felt familiar enough that I never questioned it. For six years, Ca
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