Zade's Pov The woods were silent except for the crackle of fire a distance away. Shadows moved between the trees, my men sharpening blades, checking chains, waiting for my signal.Kiera stood a few steps ahead, her back straight, her long hair catching the dim light of the moon. Draven was at her side, calm as ever, but his eyes glowed faintly, the same way they always did when he was about to spill blood.I leaned against a tree, my arms folded. My heart beat steady, full of excitement. Tonight was the night.Then a faint sound broke the silence.Kiera’s phone buzzed.She pulled it from her pocket, looked at the screen, and smiled.“Answer it,” I said, my voice low.She already was. “Yes,” she said softly into the phone. She listened for a few seconds, then her smile stretched wider. “Good. Very good. I knew I was right to trust you.”Her tone was dripping with satisfaction.Then she ended the call, sliding the phone back into her cloak. She turned toward me, her eyes sharp, burning
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