The Opal Gambit

MAEVIA

I read the single sentence twice before lowering the invitation. The room became completely silent. Every pair of eyes settled on me.

Gwen stepped forward first. Her face had gone pale.

"You can't be thinking about accepting that." She shook her head firmly.

"It's another trap." Her voice carried unmistakable worry.

Dane reached for the invitation.

"Let me see it." He held out his hand.

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