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Chapter 12 To Take Control

(Soren)

The camp was a flurry of activity as I made my way back, my mind still reeling from the encounter with King Arlo and Hilda. My heart ached with the knowledge that Hilda was caught in the middle of a power struggle, and I couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for being dragged into it. As I approached the edge of the camp, I saw Cerelia waiting for me, her eyes narrowed with suspicion.

"Where have you been?" she demanded, crossing her arms over her chest.

"King Arlo summoned me," I replied, trying to keep my voice calm as I explained my absence. "He wanted to talk about Hilda."

Cerelia's eyes flashed with anger. "Hilda again? What does she have to do with us?"

"Nothing," I said firmly. " King Arlo's just paranoid. He thought I was trying to take her back."

Cerelia's expression softened slightly, but her eyes still held a hint of doubt. "And are you?"

"No," I said, shaking my head. "Hilda and I are over. I'm with you now, Cerelia."

She studied me for a moment before nodd
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