"Who is she?" Mom asked, crossing her arms tightly over her chest."If I remember correctly, she was second-in-command of the highest rank at the time. But she was betrayed by her mate, who cheated on her with her own sister. She was ultimately branded a witch and cast out by Nathaniel," I explained. My words were brief, yet they painted the entire, tragic picture."That bastard was a fool," Mom spat. "Throwing away a diamond for a piece of worthless gravel."Mom turned back from the doorway, her hand still on the frame, her face tight with restless energy. "Do you know where she is, Angie? do you have any idea where she's hiding?"I shook my head, frustration burning in my throat. "I don't know. South forest, maybe. Or somewhere else entirely. I don't have a clue.""Oh, damn it." Mom cursed under her breath, her claws tapping an anxious rhythm against the doorframe. The sound grated against my already frayed nerves.Malcolm’s voice cutting through the tension with quiet resolve. "En
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