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The night air was cool against their skin as Elara and Asher moved swiftly through the shadows, their footsteps barely making a sound on the dew-covered ground. The distant echoes of pursuit seemed to fade into the distance, but Elara's heart still raced with the adrenaline of her narrow escape. She stole glances at Asher as they walked, her thoughts a whirlwind of gratitude and curiosity.

"You're not from around here, are you?" Asher's voice cut through the silence, his gaze fixed on the path ahead.

Elara shook her head, a wistful smile tugging at her lips. "No, I'm not. I was taken from my village and brought to that mansion against my will. I've never been so far from home."

His expression softened as he looked at her, his eyes holding a hint of understanding. "Well, you're not alone in this anymore. We'll find a way to keep you safe and get you back to where you belong."

Her heart skipped a beat at his words, the sincerity in his voice warming her from the inside out. She had
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