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Chapter 30: Thorns and Roses

Elara

The table fell silent in the wake of Grace’s outburst, Zoe’s hand still hovering halfway to the cheese dish. Already, both girls’ lower lips were trembling, their big eyes shimmering with unshed tears after being yelled at.

I glanced at Alaric, hoping for some kind of a hint of reassuranc...