“You’re the reason I can’t plan effectively,” General Melgren snaps at Xaden. “You’re the reason I didn’t even see this battle occurring.” He tries to look down his hawkish nose at Xaden, but he’s at least an inch shorter. “You’re welcome for flying to your aid,” Xaden replies, earning a sneer. “The Vale is the only thing that matters,” Mom interrupts, shifting slightly so her shoulder is between Melgren and me. “The Archives are already sealed. The rest of the fortress can be rebuilt.” “You’re going to abandon it,” Xaden says softly, using that cold, menacing tone that used to scare the shit
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