With Celeste and Shen beside them, Rose and Wren left the east tower and set off for the throne room of Anadawn. They paused for a moment outside the heavy oak-wood doors, the palace guards standing to attention as the coronation party gathered their breath. Rose felt her sister hesitate, and glimpsed a shadow flitting behind Wren’s eyes. She knew she was thinking of Banba, itching to go after her. Even if she wanted to, Rose knew she’d never be able to stop Wren. But they could have this moment, first. The moment that would change everything. ‘Are you ready?’ she said, taking her sister’s
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