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The familiar stone columns lining the entrance of the palace caught me off guard. They were just like the ones in the guardian’s temple. A pang of longing tugged at my chest as I thought of home and how I wish I could be there right now.
“Senna, stay close,” Cade whispered as he urged me to keep moving.
I nodded and continued moving with the crowd toward the dark glass doors. So far none of the hunters bothered Lukas or me. It was like we didn’t exist for them. They gave a polite nod to Big John and Cade when they eyed their blue robes. Some went even as far as to move aside, allowing them to cut pass them as if they were royalty. I was surprised to see even more humans as we neared the palace. All of them hung close to their masters with their heads bowed.
When we reached the glass
