A Dangerous Claim

MAEVIA

Long after the household retired for the night, I remained awake with unease pressing against my chest. The memory of Torin's hand around my wrist and the fury in his eyes refused to leave me.

I sat at the edge of the bed with both hands resting protectively over my stomach. Every reckless choice now carried consequences beyond my own life.

The stronghold had fallen silent around me.

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