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"Hailey, is there anything you'd like to say in your defense?" one of the elders of the delegation urged. I nod my head in negative dumbfounded. "Bring in the sword" A guard steps in holding a long box nesting in its middle a sword the blade polished smoothly, reflecting the moon it is decorated beautifully stoned with blue diamonds gleaming underneath the moon. Jaden picks up the sword with shaking hands using both hands to grip it steady. The night wind wraps around me coldly, the large space strangling me with each forced step he takes, making my heart skip. I squinted my eyes shut, hoping it would be short and painless. "Stop!" A voice blares, Jaden throws the sword away with force the diamond broke off. I crane my neck to see Nisha walking in with Elijah, she looks relieved gi

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