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Veil
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"I love you," I whisper, placing a gentle kiss on Linton’s forehead, deciding to let him sleep a little longer before walking him up. I get dressed and step out of the cabin, excitement, nervousness, and sadness all hitting me at once as we arrive at our haven.
I stand at the bow of the boat as it glides through the dark waters toward the city of Silvera. The city’s skyline looms in front of me, a glittering tapestry of lights that seems to stretch endlessly toward the sky. The air is cool and crisp, and the sound of the water lapping against the hull is the only noise. I wonder how we are going to fare in this city. I wonder if it’s really going to be everything we hoped for.
As we draw closer, I can see the outline of the buildings in more detail. They are tall
