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Author: SB
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Kael's POV

I moved with the current of common wolves and beggars, letting myself be carried along like driftwood on a river.

The palace guards herded us towards the eastern courtyard, where long tables had been set up with bread and stew. The smell of food wafted through the air, and around me, the commoners murmured with gratitude.

But my stomach was closed.

I took the bowl of stew when it was offered. My fingers curled around the rough ceramic. I lifted it to my lips, pretending to drink, bu
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