Book 1 Chapter 36
Liora stormed into her grandfather’s study without knocking, her heels clicking sharply against the stone floor. Murdock looked up from the scroll he was pretending to read, irritation already tightening his jaw. “What now, girl?” Liora tossed her hair dramatically. “I met someone.” Murdock blinked. “Unless this someone is a political ally or a weapon, I don’t care.” “Oh, he’s both,” Liora purred, leaning against the desk. “He was in the village. And he was looking for Ari.” That got Murdock’s attention. He set the scroll down slowly. “Looking for her? Why?” “He’s her ex,” Liora said, savoring the words. “He wants her back. And he’s willing to help us get rid of her.” Murdock’s eyes narrowed. “And how exactly does he plan to do that?” Liora smirked. “By making her look unworthy. By mak
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