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"The Angel in the Woods"
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2025-09-18 05:58:34The girl who stepped out from behind the massive Douglas fir was unlike anyone Ferdinand had ever encountered in the sophisticated political circles that had defined his entire life. She moved with natural grace that seemed to flow from genuine connection to the forest around her rather than practiced courtly elegance, and her presence immediately calmed his agitated wolf in ways he couldn't begin to understand.
"Actually, this section of the forest is part of the groundskeeper's jurisdiction," she said, her voice carrying quiet authority that seemed to emerge from absolute confidence rather than inherited status. "Students who have permission from groundskeeper staff are allowed to access these areas for educational and therapeutic purposes."
Ferdinand stared at her in amazement, watching as she completely redirected the confrontation with his security escorts through what appeared to be creative interpretation of academy policies. She was beautiful in an ethereal way
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