Chapter 103 – Shadows Among UsThe summit was quieter than usual that morning, but the stillness carried its own weight. Rowan moved through the training grounds, observing fighters sparring, their movements precise, controlled. Her eyes, sharp and alert, caught a subtle shift in the shadows—gestures exchanged between two warriors that didn’t belong to the lesson.She approached them quietly, footsteps soft against the stone. “Kai, Jaren,” she said, her voice calm but carrying authority. “I need a word.”The two froze. Jaren’s hand hovered near his belt, and Kai’s eyes darted nervously. “Of course, Rowan,” Kai said, keeping his tone steady, but something in it betrayed tension.Rowan led them away from the others, to a quieter terrace overlooking the mountains. She faced them squarely. “I’ve noticed your movements. The way you’ve been signaling, the times you step away from training… explain.”Kai swallowed. “We… we were coordinating with scouts. Checking patrols, ensuring nothing get
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