Book 1 Chapter 38
The forest beyond the village was unnaturally still, the air thick with the metallic tang of old magic. Kellan stood in the clearing, arms folded, waiting. The shadows around him twisted, coiling like smoke before forming into the shape of a woman. Morgana. Her eyes glowed like dying embers. “You summoned me.” Kellan dipped his head. “I have an update.” Morgana’s expression sharpened. “About the girl?” “Oh yes,” he said, stepping closer. “And about someone who wants her gone almost as much as you do.” Morgana tilted her head. “Go on.” Kellan smirked. “Her name is Liora. A clan girl. Ambitious. Bitter. And very easy to manipulate.” Morgana’s lips curled. “Ambition makes fools useful.” “She believes,” Kellan continued, “that if she helps me remove Ari, she’ll become Queen.” Morgana
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