“What did Dain say to you before we left? He leaned in and whispered something.” I blink, trying to remember. “He said something like…” I search my memory. “I’ll miss you, Violet.” His body goes tense. “And he said I was going to get you killed.” “Yes, but he always says that.” I shrug. “What would Dain have to do with emptying an entire outpost?” “I have something!” Garrick calls from the southeast tower, holding what looks to be an envelope as he and Imogen cross the thick rampart, coming in our direction. “Did you tell him about my trips here?” Xaden questions, his eyes hardening. “No!” I
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