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Chapter 15

Author: Joe Michael
last update publish date: 2026-07-20 18:11:57
The Journey Begins

Rowan's POV

The castle was awake long before sunrise.

Soldiers hurried through the courtyards and stable hands prepared horses. Messengers came and went from the command hall.

Something had changed overnight, and now everyone moved with purpose. I stood outside my room, watching servants carry supplies to the main gate.

Blankets, food, weapons and medicine. It looked less like a journey...and more like preparations for war.

A knock came at my door. "Come in."

Lady Miria
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