Bound by Crystals and Shadows
“ Thank you.”
She nodded but didn’t smile. “ And these are for you as well.”
On the table beside her lay a neatly folded stack of clothes — a white off-shoulder cotton tunic embroidered with delicate vines and pink flowers, a pair of tight brown trousers, and a wide leather belt that looked more like a corset. At the bottom, a pair of knee-high boots waited, soft but sturdy.
I stared at them, surprised. “ These are beautiful,” I whispered.
Elara gave a small, approving nod. “ You’ll blend in better. And that fabric will keep you warm when the forest turns cold.” She motioned toward a folding screen in the corner. “ Go on, try them on.”
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