Vaelora's POV“Answer me,” Elder Ryder said, standing before me. I glanced up at him, then lifted my arm where the deep cut throbbed, blood darkening the torn fabric.“I was attacked while taking her to safety,” I lied. “I do not know where she is. I ran to you because you're the only one who can find her.”I moved my gaze to Margaret, who was still screaming, her hands covering her face as blood slipped through the gaps of her fingers and pattered onto the floor.“I came because I thought she attacked us after she found out the lady had escaped from prison,” I added, returning my gaze to him.He stared silently at me, searching for whether I was lying or not. I sank my teeth into my bottom lip to keep my face as expressionless as possible.We stared at each other without moving, and finally, he looked away when he noticed nothing.Relief washed over me and I quietly placed my hand beside me. I watched as he picked up the katana and walked towards Margaret, his robe dragging across th
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