The thunder of hooves echoed through the village as Cedric rode hard into the square. Villagers turned from their tasks, eyes drawn to the rider whose cloak billowed behind him like a banner in the wind.From the doorway of a modest cottage, Milicent stepped forth, breath catching as she beheld him. “My lord!”Without pause, they rushed into each other’s embrace.“My lord, you have returned,” she whispered, her voice trembling with relief.Cedric drew back slightly, eyes scanning her for harm. “Are you hurt? Did they lay hands upon you?”She shook her head, a soft smile tugging at her lips. “Nay, I am not. By some miracle, Lillian reached me before they did.”“Praise the gods,” Cedric breathed, pulling her close once more, his hold fierce with fear barely past. “The Moon Goddess has shown mercy this day—I dared not think what might’ve come to pass.”Milicent laughed gently, though his words stirred unease within her. His joy, so sincere, could cease any moment.“You said Lillian saved
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