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Liz hadn’t been wrong about the unsavory characters at this inn, but aside from their drinking, card games, and foul language, nothing seemed particularly suspicious. Will, Carter, and I sat at a table in a dark corner, keeping our disguises intact and only ordering a modest drink to blend in.
I kept scanning the room, hoping to catch any signs of a secret meeting, but everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves without any hint of scheming.
“See anything?” Carter asked.
I shook my head. Sitting across from him and Will, I had a better view, while they had difficulty seeing much from their angle. I glanced around and noticed a few newcomers entering the inn. They blended in with the crowd but made their way to the bar, where they conversed with the innkeeper.
Their conversat
