KAELFor several long seconds, neither of us moved.The fire continued to consume the mountain archive behind us, sending sparks into the darkening sky, but I barely noticed it. Every thought that had driven me across Blackridge, through Greyhaven, and into these mountains disappeared the moment I saw Elara standing before me.She was alive.Not a dream.Not another false lead.She was standing only a few steps away, breathing the same cold mountain air.My heart pounded so hard it almost hurt.I took one careful step forward."Elara..."She didn't answer.Her eyes searched my face as though she was trying to decide whether I was real. I noticed the faint scar near her temple, the exhaustion in her expression, and the way one hand rested protectively over her stomach. The sight filled me with both relief and unbearable guilt."I've been looking for you," I said quietly."I know."Her voice was calm, but there was no warmth in it."I followed every trail I could find.""I know.""I nev
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