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"Go on, Merly," said Erwen. "We need to try before we buy."
Erwen grabbed Morgan's wrists. I saw a golden mist ignite out of the tips of Morgan's fingers. But with the bluestone in such close proximity, her magic shorted out.
Morgan turned her ire to Merlin. "You weak, bloody bastard. You know I inwardly cheered when they said you were dead."
"I've never cared for you either, my dear sister-in-law. You know your mother originally wanted Gwin for Arthur and you for me?"
"I would've smothered you in your sickbed long ago," spat Morgan.
"I have no doubt. Hold her still please."
Ruith came up to help Erwen hold Morgan still. Each priestess took one of Morgan's forearms. With Morgan between them as a sacrifice, they turned and peered at Merlin.
But Merlin didn't advance on Morgan. Hi
