Blood and Rain
A slow, dangerous, and incredibly breathless smile finally broke through his rugged features.
The ice was officially broken, and for the first time in fifty years, Valarian realized he didn't want to run back to the trenches. He wanted to win a war right here in the kitchen.
The Great Hall of the fortress was a roaring furnace of sound and scent by the time the evening feast officially commenced. Massive iron chandeliers hung from the black timber rafters, their thick tallow candles dripping wax and throwing a volatile, flickering amber glow over the long oak benches. The air was heavy with the rich, intoxicating smells of roasted venison, spiced cider, and the sweet garlic-and-rosemary glaz
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