The hallway dead-ended just past the door to my quarters. I stood behind Corinne, blinking in confusion as she faced the wall. Then she lifted her hand, squared her shoulders, and murmured in low draconic. Her whole body shuddered with the effort of it, and briefly her knees buckled, but she regained her balance, keeping her hand up as she faced the wall. The cave began to shudder beneath me, vibrating under my feet. Then, the wall groaned and shimmered.“A mirage,” I said, eyes wide. It was just like the one Draunar had flown through when he’d first brought me to this place.It dissipated in front of us, revealing a long, winding hallway.“We don’t have much time,” she said. “I can only hold it open for a few minutes. But come, look.” She led me into the hall.Inside, there were more obsidian doors that looked exactly like ours. Every time Corinne pressed her palm to one as we passed, it swung open, revealing a small chamber just like the one I stayed in. Some were furnished with fur
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