‘Guards!’ shouted Rathborne. ‘Kill this imposter at once!’ At the back of the Vault, six palace guards jolted into action. They drew their swords as they marched up the aisle, while four more inched around the side passages. Tor didn’t even blink. ‘Make sure to take her head from her shoulders!’ snarled Rathborne. ‘This witch is nothing but an evil enchanter sent to twist our thoughts and—’ ‘Liar!’ Rose ripped the veil off her face and marched to Wren’s side. ‘You have been lying to me my entire life! You have been lying to Eana for eighteen years and you have the nerve to stand here today,
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