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Chapter 13: The Favorite

“Guards!” Veronica calls, her voice shrill.

At once, a set of guards rush down the hallway toward us, their rifles in their hands. One has a sword tied to his belt. Another, a whip.

Veronica continues to glare at me, even as a smug smile curves her lips. Pointing straight at me, she commands, “Thi...