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Chapter 17: Shadows at the Gates

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(Sierra's POV)

The heavy linen sheets were cold where Cassian should have been.

I stretched my arm across the wide bed. My fingers met only smooth, chilled fabric.

The spot beside me was completely empty. The deep dent on the feather pillow was the only sign that he had been there at all.

A sharp ache flared right in the center of my chest.

I sat up fast, pulling the heavy quilt over my bare shoulders. I stared around the quiet room.

The fire in the stone hearth had died down to glowing red emb
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