“Who do you think has stoked the discord in Syhl Shallow? Who do you think whispers suggestions of assassination to anyone who will listen?” Her tongue touches my ear, and it’s like the kiss of a forge-hot blade. “You were to use it on Grey, not me.” I shudder. She is diabolical. There is no stopping her. It was useless to even try. “I have even sent orders to your troops, Your Highness. Using your seal.” Her fingernails dig into my shoulders. My back is rigid against her touch. “Your soldiers at the border will attack this regiment from Syhl Shallow. They will bring the war into Emberfall,
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there is truly no one worse than lilith
