Ivara's POVMy heart plummeted at this devastating, unexpected news, disbelief, and fresh, mounting fear tangling together, given everything our careful, considerable preparation had apparently failed toward properly preventing throughout this dangerous, escalating crisis. "How is that possible," Kael demanded, alarm evident throughout his sharp, immediate question despite the guards we had specifically positioned given everything currently threatening Yselda's continued, precious safety."We do not know, my lord," the guard admitted, obvious embarrassment evident despite his clear effort maintaining professional composure given this serious, unexpected security failure. "The door remained locked from inside, and no signs of struggle suggest whatever happened occurred through means considerably beyond simple, physical intrusion."I accepted the note with trembling hands, recognizing immediately the same unsettling, familiar handwriting that had haunted every previous, considerable com
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