died…” The wind stung from a sudden cold gust and Talis sighed, wishing she hadn’t brought up the subject of his older brother’s death. Talis cursed fate, cursed his family’s bad luck, and memories flooded his mind of his older brother Xhan. His arrogant eyes and proud demeanor. But he was kind, also. And a wonderful brother. Why did the gods allow him to die so young at such cruel hands in the desert? “You know I’d hunt with you to the Underworld and back, I really would. We’re a team, aren’t we? I just hate seeing you go on and on like this. Can’t we try another day?” “Please… it would be
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