“The High Queen of the World Walkers is apparently incredibly adept at finding loopholes when it comes to oaths and fate,” Cienna said. “Scarlett?” Tristyn asked in surprise. “She is back?” “Not Scarlett,” Cienna replied. “But she left Auryon with a way to summon help should we become desperate. Losing her to the Achaz Kingdom seemed like a desperate hour.” He didn’t miss the accusation in his sister’s tone. “She left me a vial to crush, and when I did, shadows and white embers swirled,” Auryon said, taking a bite of her apple. “Then what?” Tristyn asked. She shrugged. “Now we wait.” “For
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