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CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX: THE ASSESSMENT And THE HEALER

Autor: Blue Sapphire
last update Fecha de publicación: 2026-08-17 05:49:18

The sea stretched out before them, vast and indifferent.

Aria stood at the ship's rail, watching the endless water roll toward the horizon. The wind carried salt and spray, whipping her hair across her face. Behind her, the familiar mountains of Bloodmoon territory had long since disappeared, swallowed by the grey expanse of the ocean.

There's no going back now, she thought. Only forward.

Xavier appeared beside her, his shoulder brushing hers. "How are you feeling?"

She considered the
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