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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Insubordination is punishable by death, Natalia.” Cedric’s voice was dripping with irritation. “May I remind you.”
I met his eyes. “I agreed to the union only after I graduated. I don’t care what kind of power trip you’re on, Shadowfang has fulfilled their debt to you.”
He took a step closer to me, menace in his expression. He looked like he might kill me right then and there. I bit my tongue, wondering if I should’ve listened and obliged. To my surprise, Byron stood and put a hand on his father’s chest to stop him. When he spoke, his tone was cool and collected.
“We agreed to this when we were very young, father. We have known our place since we were ten. Natalia isn’t opposing the union; she’s simply asking us to uphold our end of the deal. Redclaw and Shadowfang agreed to letting the youths graduate first. Pushing the date up is voiding the agreement.”
Cedric’s face contorted to anger, before he calmed again. He
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