3. A DEMON'S EYES Usually royals believed that going down to shop or eat in the lower part of the city was far beneath their station. That’s why Talis and Mara almost always went there, to escape prying eyes. Especially now, since if they were seen together, it would mean trouble for both of them. As they strolled down the freshly-washed cobblestone street, Mara whispered to Talis that her mother was still furious at him and they had to be careful. Mara ran ahead, as if trying to put distance between them. He wished they didn’t have to skulk around and disguise themselves or face the wrath of
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