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The Edge of Dawn ( chapter 16 )

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last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-29 06:22:35

Akira’s POV

As the first hints of dawn broke over the horizon, the courtyard buzzed with the sounds of horses and the clanking of armored wolves. I found myself amongst them, feeling small and fragile in the midst of those hardened warriors draped in the colors of Kaïdën — a rich forest green paired with silver.

The cold air nipped at my cheeks and stung my lips. I wrapped my fur-lined cloak tighter around me, but it did little to stop the shivers from taking hold.

Kaïdën’s imposing black stallion stood by the steps, already saddled and stamping its hooves on the stone, restless like its master. I spotted Lyrien first; his warm amber eyes met mine across the busy courtyard. There was no smile today, just a slight dip of his head, a subtle gesture of understanding.

That look seemed to say, Hold on. Stay alive.

A firm grip wrapped around my elbow — it was Kaïdën, his presence enveloping me before I even turned to face him. He smelled like pine and smoke, iron and snow — the essence of a
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