When we arrive back at the mountain retreat, Aldric carries me inside, setting my frail, plus-size body gently onto the fur-draped bench. He fetches a mug of warm spring water mixed with crushed healing herbs, squatting beside me with his heavy warrior frame.“Drink this, Elowen,” he commands softly, his dark wolf-eyes steady. “Are you ready to settle your nerves?”I take the carved wooden cup with shaking hands, swallowing the bitter liquid in three gulps. A faint warmth spreads through my chest, soothing the violent tremor in my limbs.Aldric remains on one knee beside me, his broad shoulders blocking out the harsh light. The heavy silence stretches long and thick. I consider myself blessed that through every horror, someone has stepped out of the shadows to anchor me.When my grandmother passed, Garrick Whitlock stood as my shield. Now, it is Aldric Stormfang taking up the blade. I do not know how much longer my human mind can withstand the agony before it snaps completely, but eve
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