‘There is one other way, Dart,’ Alder said sadly. Dart shook his head and his voice cracked as he said, ‘Don’t.’ ‘I refute the Nomad ways,’ Alder said softly. It was like an ice storm had swept through their conversation. Both Dart and Mia’s faces turned cold as they looked past him as if he no longer existed. ‘I love you both dearly. Know that if I can, I will one day find you again,’ Alder said, his throat thick and hoarse. Dart’s eyes flickered to his for a final time and he nodded almost imperceptibly. Climbing down from the safety of the Nomads’ home was the hardest thing Alder had ever
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