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Kahlan's POV “They are free to leave… why won’t they leave?” I whispered, my voice barely a thread in the still air.My fingers curled against the wooden frame as I peered through the open window.Outside, they stayed there like they were frozen in time. Some sat on the ground in huddled groups, their heads bowed in defeat.A few stared toward the distant wall like they were waiting for it to disappear or open up for them.They were free. There were no iron chains or guards forcing them to stay.And yet they remained rooted to the spot, unable to move forward. It didn’t make sense to me, the concept of staying in a cage when the door was wide open.“It doesn’t matter,” Freya said from behind me, her voice carrying easily through the quiet space.“Tomorrow the guards will distribute food and money to the masses. Some of them will find the strength to leave then.”I turned slightly, glancing at her over my shoulder.“They should,” I said, my heart sinking. “Because we can’t stay here a

Soren's Pov Panic clawed at my chest, tears blurring my vision. This couldn't be real. Not her. Not like this. The door burst open. "Kay, I literally heard you screaming... not sex screams..." Freaya trailed off, her eyes taking in the horror. "I don't know what happened... we were just... I lost track of time..." I stammered, still holding Kahlan's body. "Get away from her," Freaya said, her voice ice-cold. In the same instant, she lifted me with magic, flinging me into the wall. Pain exploded through my back, but it was nothing compared to the agony in my heart. "Kah..." "She's dead, and you killed her," Freya said with finality, her words slicing through me like a blade. "You killed her! You killed her! You murdered my best friend! You..." ****~~~~ I jumped awake for real this time, gasping, sweat pouring down my body. Kahlan was in my arms, stirring awake with me. "Are you okay?" she asked softly, her voice laced with concern. She's alive. Relief flooded me, but it wa