Sofia’s POV“My queen, you should leave right now. Whoever is coming might cause trouble.”Silence followed his words, the woman didn’t respond.But I could feel her presence standing somewhere behind me. Even without seeing her face, the air around me felt heavier, as though someone dangerous was quietly watching me struggle. My ears strained for the slightest movement, hoping she would speak again so I could finally identify who she was.“She’s not worth the risk,” the leader continued urgently. “Let’s go before whoever that is gets here.” He pressed her further but, there was still nothing.Seconds passed, stretching endlessly like time itself had slowed down. The warehouse suddenly felt colder despite the fear burning in my chest. Whoever that woman was, she was not leaving.Then I heard the faint click of a lighter, and the leader sighed in frustration.“Fine,” he muttered.A second later, I heard a loud sound. WHOOSH!Flames erupted somewhere behind me. Heat instantly spread
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