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Chapter Seventeen: The Prince’s Confidant

The evening air in Valeria was crisp, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth. Alarion stood stiffly as Aaron, all casual charm, leaned against the doorframe of his chambers.

"Say, Alarion," Aaron drawled, his eyes twinkling, "has our dear Kaelia finished her duties for the day? It's well past be...