Lyra We had left Warden’s Pass after gathering information on the dens of mercenaries. I didn’t ask how Kael had managed it in only a few days, and he didn’t offer. I felt no need; the results spoke for themselves. Two places had already crossed our path—one where we struck a tense, uneasy deal, and another where we had barely escaped with our skins intact. Now, we were headed toward a territory called the Fangbound Clan. I joked lightly about how ridiculous the name sounded as I ticked it off the mental list. Kael shot me a look but didn’t comment.“They’re probably the best at gathering intelligence,” he said. “Martial artists, skilled marksmen. Very precise.”I arched an eyebrow. “We’ve got skilled marksmen too.”He shrugged, the faintest smirk touching his lips. “Fair point. But they’re still worth a visit.”The road stretched ahead, quiet under the pale streetlights. Slowly, I felt it—a subtle pulse under my skin. At first, it was just a whisper, but it grew, like a storm ri
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