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67. The Lake at Nightfall

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-07 20:53:36

Chapter 67: The Lake at Nightfall

ANYA’S POV

The sun had dropped behind the ridge hours ago and left the valley wrapped in deep blue shadow. Lanterns glowed along the paths now, soft yellow dots that made the stone houses look warm and safe from a distance. Inside the main hall people were still talking strategy, low voices, maps spread across tables, fingers tapping worried lines, but the noise felt far away.

I needed quiet.

I slipped out a side door and walked alone toward the lake Mara had s
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