“Zofie?” The woman looked up from her work and turned to face Persephone, who could not contain her tears. She had watched the Amazon die, taking a blade to the chest. She’d screamed so loud, even now she could hear the ring of it in her ears. It had all happened so quickly. “My lady,” Zofie said, a smile spreading across her face. She bowed so low, she nearly touched the ground. “Zofie,” Persephone said again and crossed the short distance toward her, hugging her close as she straightened. “Zofie, I am so sorry.” The Amazon held her shoulders as she pulled away. “Do not apologize, my queen.
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