The war room smelled like coffee, iron, and barely restrained violence. Which, frankly, felt appropriate.Rowan stood at the head of the table, sleeves rolled up, hands braced against the dark wood like he was holding the house together through sheer will. Damon leaned against the window with his arms crossed, watching the grounds like he expected another ambush to leap out of the hedges. Silas was already seated, flipping through a tablet with a scowl carved permanently into his face. Kieran lounged in his chair, boot hooked over one knee, pretending this was all mildly amusing instead of deeply infuriating.I closed the door behind me.Every head snapped up.“Well,” Kieran said lightly, eyes flicking over me. “Look at that. She still walks. Miracle of the century.”“Careful,” I replied, taking a seat. “I’m still in a ripping-hearts-out mood.”That earned me a few grim smiles. Damon’s, especially, was sharp with pride.Rowan’s gaze softened just a fraction. “How is he?”“Healing,” I
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