Raven POV How could life still exist here, so untouched, so vibrant, under the looming shadow of a queen like Morgan?My legs trembled as I dismounted, the village air started to get thick with tension and heat. People began to notice our presence, guards in dark armor, a queen in blood-hued leathers, and me, silent and unfamiliar. The streets quieted and then cleared as if the air itself warned them to run.A man stepped forward from the gathering crowd, his steps looked hesitant. He looked like he might be the village leader, so much older, sun-weathered, and proud despite the fear he couldn’t mask. He bowed low before Morgan, his voice shaking.“Your Highness,” he said. “We didn’t expect… We weren’t prepared for—”She raised a hand. “I didn’t come for your hospitality.”His lips parted, but nothing came out.“I came for the last Black Wolf,” she said.A hush fell so heavy it could have crushed bone.The man stiffened, his face blanching. “I… I don’t know what you mean…”Morga
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