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Chapter 22: Someone I Never Expected

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I walked toward the gate expecting a messenger, some stiff Ashguard official reciting a diplomatic script. Instead, I found Wren, bruised and travel-worn, standing exactly where the sentry said she'd be.

"You've got to be kidding me," I said.

"Nice to see you too."

"What are you doing here? Alone. At this hour. It looked like you walked the whole way."

"I did walk most of the way. Riding would have gotten me noticed."

"Noticed by who?"

"That's the part I need to explain."

"Then explain. I don't
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