Eryndra looked like a ghost the next morning. Face puffy, lips chapped, hair like a bird’s nest, and eyes heavy with dark circles.She had spent all night strengthening the spell and making sure to stay farther from him, occasionally covering her nose so his scent wouldn’t loosen her guard. Sometimes in the middle of the night, it felt like his shadow was looming over her.Luckily, the potion they had used to mask their presence helped, otherwise it would have been impossible.Still, it was the longest and most terrifying night she had ever had.Before the sun came up, they were already on their way.Theron barely glanced at her throughout the rest of the journey, and she was glad.Eryndra dozed off for the rest of the ride, through the bumpy road and the forest. Her wolf was exhausted, its strength reduced to the point where she could hardly muster any to maintain the spell.When Eryndra woke up, they had arrived.The Citadel.She sat up with wide eyes when she saw the formidable bl
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