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Chapter 54; Bewitched or no?
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MAERWYNN POVThe wind nipped at my cheeks as I rode into the woods, my horse’s hooves sinking into the frost-laden earth with each deliberate step. The familiar path was narrow and winding, framed by gnarled, ancient trees whose branches clawed toward the slate-gray sky. The scent of damp earth and decaying leaves lingered in the air, mingling with the crisp bite of winter that threatened to settle in the marrow of my bones.I pulled my cloak tighter around me, its thick wool offering some protection against the chill. But the cold was a constant companion in these woods, the kind that seeped through even the warmest layers. As I guided my horse deeper into the forest, the oppressive silence surrounded me. No birds sang, no rustling leaves disturbed the stillness. It was as if the forest had drawn in a deep breath, waiting, watching.The trees seemed taller here, their skeletal branches reaching toward the heavens like twisted fingers. Patches of moss clung to their bark, a vibrant gr
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As consciousness slowly seeped back into my senses, I was met with the biting sting of pain radiating from the cut at the base of my neck. Groaning, I struggled to open my eyes, the dim light of the dungeon flickering before me like distant memories. Sweat ran down every corner of my face sticking my long ruby hair to my neck in an uncomfortable manner.Blinking away the haze, I surveyed my surroundings. The dungeon was devoid of windows, enveloped in darkness save for the flickering torch mounted on the stone wall. The air was thick with the musty scent of damp earth and decay, sending a shiver down my spine.With each labored breath, I felt the weight of my predicament press down upon me like a suffocating blanket. Alone in this desolate chamber, I couldn't help but wonder about Edina, Father, and home. Were they safe? Did they mourn my absence, or had they already moved on, resigned to the fate I had chosen?Thoughts of Edina's tear-streaked face and Father's solemn gaze tugged at
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