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Caden stomped through the undergrowth, fuming with anger. He couldn’t believe that Mina had refused to ally with him. She thought he had changed, but she was wrong. Or if he had, it was only that he wasn’t blind anymore. He had purpose, real purpose. Fame and fortune were the things he wanted before, but now he wanted to ensure Lireth succeeded in every endeavor.
realHe reached the camp and went straight to her usual spot. She was there waiting for him.
“Are you all right?” he asked. “I tried to help you, but there’s not much I can do against a dragon.”
I am fine, but I see you aren’t. What happened? Anger radiates from you like the sun.
He debated not telling her, but he knew she would probe his mind and find out, regardless.
“The girl with the dragons … her name is Mina. I know h
