Renwick’s firm hands grabbed Rua’s waist and placed her down on the rocky road. The uneven stones bit into her bare feet. It was as cold as ice, but only small scatterings of leftover snow remained on the hard ground. “You two need to get out of here,” Aneryn ordered. “You have no weapons and you’re practically naked—” Rua bowled into Aneryn, knocking the air out of her friend as she grabbed her in a tight hug. “You saved us,” Rua whispered. “The witches will always come for you, Mhenissa,” Aneryn said, giving Rua one last squeeze before pulling away, tears streaking her cheeks, and Rua
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