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Chapter 31

Author: Thessa
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Aeliana's POV

The silence stretched like a wire pulled too tight, ready to snap.

My heart hammered against my ribs as I scanned the trees behind us. Nothing moved, but the feeling of being watched crawled over my skin like insects.

"We need to move. Now," David whispered urgently.

But Caelan didn't move. His eyes were fixed on the compound below, then back to the forest, calculating. I could see the war playing out across his face.

We were so close. The children were right there, maybe two hundred yards away.

"Caelan," Marcus's voice was tight. "We're compromised."

"I know." His jaw clenched. "Everyone, weapons ready. We might have to..."

"Wait." A voice came from the shadows, soft and female. "Please, wait. I'm not here to fight."

We all spun toward the sound, and Liora had her blade out in an instant. Marcus moved to flank, and David's body rippled, halfway to shifting.

A figure stepped out from

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