CHAPTER 45
GLADE'S POV
I sat stiffly in my chair, eyes locked on the door, waiting for my soldiers to return. I twisted a strand of hair between my fingers, my mind racing with possibilities.
I glanced out the window. The sun was nearly setting. They were supposed to report back today—so where were they?
Just as I started to contemplate sending out a messenger, I heard footsteps outside. I shot up from my chair. The door to my room opened, and one of my soldiers stepped inside.
"They’ve returned," he reported.
"Send them in," I commanded.
The soldiers filed in, dressed in cloaks. The leader stepped forward, a bright smile on his face. That had to be a good sign.
"Did you find her?" I demanded.
"Yes. Actually, we found both of them," he confirmed.
"Who?" I asked, confused.
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