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Chapter 14: The Burden of Truth.

Author: Bridget Smith
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-02-12 08:48:53

The world narrowed to the space between the broken door and the back exit. Kael’s pistol was a black eye staring at Arlen’s peaceful profile. Her mother’s smile was a curved blade.

The box in Elidra’s arms felt heavier than stone. It was a world, a broken covenant, the future of her child, all locked in old wood.

Arlen did not flinch. He kept his gaze on the flames, his work complete. His stillness was a command louder than any shout. Go. Elidra moved.

She turned and ran for the back door, a cl
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