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Brayden and I were the first ones in the throne room, followed by Queen Mab and King Madoc. The doors were locked so no one from the court could step into the room or overhear us in any way. If word got out about the dagger that could kill the sorcerer then our element of surprise would be gone.
Nixie appeared with Kalen and Meliantha first, and then with Sorcha and Drake. She also brought back Calista, Ryder, and Elvena, my mother and father, then lastly appearing with Durin who carried a large wooden box in his hands. The salvation of our land lay in that box.
Durin bowed, making sure to acknowledge us all with a quick glance and began, “Thank you for your patience, Your Highnesses. Constructing the dagger was interesting to say the least, except it appears it has a mind o
