Chapter 55
The Guardian Marking Hailey The city woke before dawn. I could hear it from my chamber. The distant ringing of bells. Voices drifting through the open windows. Footsteps echoing through the corridors of the Citadel. Silvermoon was celebrating. Today was the day. The thought made my stomach twist. Not with fear. Not exactly. With anticipation. Everything had changed since arriving in Silvermoon. The city had accepted me. The Hall had accepted us. The bond between myself and the brothers felt stronger than ever. Yet somehow today felt bigger. Permanent. Real. A sharp knock sounded at my door. Before I could answer, it burst open. Lila stormed inside. I blinked. For a second I genuinely thought I was dreaming. "Lila?" She grinned. Then launched herself at me. I bar
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