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The Princess is Throwing a Ball
Chapter2: The Grand Entrance
Chapter3: A Swing and a Miss
Chapter4: Quiet Conversations
Chapter5: Disaster Not Averted
Chapter6: No Rest for the Weary
Chapter7: Formal Apologies
Chapter8: Wise Counsel
Chapter9: Barriers
Chapter10: Mounting Frustration
Chapter11: Complications
Chapter12: Nothing Makes Sense
Chapter13: Mother Knows Best
Chapter14: Not So Unprecedented
Chapter15: Third Time's the Charm
Chapter16: Sincerely Yours
Chapter17: You've Got to Be Kidding Me
Chapter18: Under Attack
Chapter19: Maerilee's Fourth
Chapter20: Might As Well
Chapter21: Enemies on All Sides
Chapter22: The Next Right Thing
Chapter23: Strength in Numbers
Chapter24: This Has to Work
Chapter25: Impossible Goodbyes
Chapter26: The Journey Begins
Chapter27: Obstacles
Chapter28: Betrayal
Chapter29: Prisoners
Chapter30: Unexpected Visitors
Chapter31: The Rebels
Chapter32: It's a Myth
Chapter33: Breeding Mistrust
Chapter34: The Spare
Chapter35: Another Perspective
Chapter36: All is Not Lost
Chapter37: Breaking of Ranks
Chapter38: Flight Into the Mountains
Chapter39: The Weight of Unbearable Tension
Chapter40: Gateway to Bright Waters
Chapter41: Pride Comes Before the Fall
Chapter42: Renewed Faith
Chapter43: A Steep Climb
Chapter44: Sweet Nothings
Chapter45: Reality Check
Chapter46: All Our Strength
Chapter47: The Guardian
Chapter48: Words Unspoken
Chapter49: Unwelcome Guests
Chapter50: The End of the Road
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Chapter47: The Guardian
River
The air shifts as we cross through the remnants of the barrier, its hum of magic dissipating behind us. For a moment, I can only focus on the ache in my legs and the burn in my lungs, the physical strain of the journey catching up to me. But as the path widens, my breath catches for an entir...