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IT WAS EARLY MORNING BY the time the festivities died down. Rasha climbed the stairs to her room alone. She'd left Jak on the dance floor. There was nothing worse than a long goodbye. She'd make time to see him later. Ladi was notably absent, but after dealing with Ebere and the beasts, she didn't blame her for wanting to spend time with her own family. Ebere was tucked safely in a cell for the moment while the council met to decide his fate. He'd done some good but until they found Omi, he was their only guilty party. Ebere would have to answer for what they'd done.
Rasha was passing her parent's door on her way to her own room when she heard voices inside raised in anger. Rasha caught the tail end of their conversation.
"You can't do this. You've kept it from them long enough." Au
