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Chapter Eight
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2022-07-07 15:00:12Underworld Realm
Lothaire's Demesne
Baharan Meadows
•PHAELIN•
Cold wind touched the side of my cheek and the tip of my nose froze as we reached the steel gates of Baharan. I shivered as we stepped out of the chariot. The walls were immense, dark, and made of humus.
"Wear this, my lady," Lothaire uttered, handing his cape. He settled the pegasus at the side.
"How about you?" I asked in return, concerned due to his gesture.
"I will be fine,” he answered, “I am used to it.” The silence was deafening. He waved his hand and the gates opened in his command. Darkness surrounds us but the path was still visible. We walked inside an
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