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Chapter 93

Author: Somalia
last update publish date: 2026-08-31 23:00:00

The celebration lasted three days.

Elena stood on the balcony, watching the final embers of the bonfires fade into the pale gray dawn. The courtyard was quiet now, the revelers having finally retreated to their beds. The Citadel was at peace. The kingdom was at peace. For the first time in years, there was no threat looming on the horizon, no darkness gathering in the shadows, no enemy waiting to strike.

Kaelen appeared beside her, his arm sliding aro

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