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Chapter 53: Broken Relations
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2024-11-19 23:02:02The camp started to stir with the promise of a fresh day as early dawn painted the horizon in gentle colors of red and gold. Standing close to the council tent, Aria's mind weighed the events of the previous evening. Her lips tasted sour from the knowledge of betrayal, and the air of the camp was charged with conflict.
Marcus was waiting his fate in the holding tent under guard. She had hoped that day would never come, that the ties among her people were indestructible. The truth, though, had shown her differently.
Lucas walked up to her, his eyes darting hers as though he was checking her resilience. Approaching closely, he said gently, "It's time, Aria. The council is ready to discuss Marcus's fate."
Aria inhaled deeply, squared her shoulders. Let's leave. One way or another, this has to be settled.
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