‘Hello, traitor.’ Rowena was suddenly standing before her. Rose froze. Rowena’s eyes flashed. ‘I’ve been wondering when I’d catch you on your own.’ ‘I’m not alone,’ said Rose, quickly. ‘Shen is right behind me.’ ‘Of course he is. Besotted with you, clearly. Although I don’t know why.’ Rowena craned her neck to look over Rose’s shoulder. ‘But he’s not here now, is he?’ She raised her hand to her mouth, and for a fleeting moment, Rose thought she was blowing her a kiss. Then she felt the sharp gust of wind. It hit her squarely in the chest. Rose didn’t even have time to scream before she
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