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I could see that Laelia and her brothers were processing the same realization as I was. While I felt a sense of betrayal, it was nothing compared to what they were experiencing. James was their brother.
“You should leave while you still can. People are looking for you. All of you,” Dianna warned.
“If you’re supporting James, then why are you telling us this?” I asked.
She glanced briefly at Carter before focusing on me again. “Maybe I’ve already warned him, or maybe… I just don’t want to see you all in chains. Go. Now. While you can. The North is not safe for any of you,” she said.
“Come on,” Will said, leaning down to Laelia and taking her arm. He pulled her gently but firmly, signaling that it was time to leave. Both he and Carter were clearly frustrated and needed to get ou
