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I said I would give Blair about five soldiers, but my conscience didn’t let me. Instead, I chose fifteen fae I knew by reputation as the most fearless and competent fighters we had.
If General Barric noticed, he didn’t say anything.
While Blair went to check something in her tent, I gathered the soldiers and made sure her horse was rested, well fed, and watered. I waited for her with the soldiers at the edge of camp, where a path led to the closest village.
I watched as she walked toward us, weaving among the tents, the soldiers in her way bowing slightly at her, and Sage right behind her, like a stone wall, daring anyone to get close to her. Good.
But despite looking badass in her leather armor, her hair shining under the chilly sunlight, and her eyes even brighter and more de
