Raven pulled Jasper, Miranda, and Cora off to the side, away from the tense murmurs of the rogues. The afternoon sun hung high in the sky, casting dappled light through the trees. Jasper clutched Cora’s hand tightly, his small fingers digging into her palm as if afraid to let go."Miranda," Raven said, keeping her voice firm but gentle, "I need you to take Jasper and Cora and hide somewhere safe, away from the rogues’ camp. Stay out of sight. I’ll mind-link Cora when it’s safe."Miranda nodded without hesitation. "Don’t worry, Raven. I’ll take care of them.""No!" Jasper blurted out, his voice high with panic. His small body trembled as he stared at her with wide, desperate eyes. "You can’t leave us too!"Raven exhaled, crouching down so she was eye level with him. "I have to, Jasper. But I promise you. I’ll come back. And when I do, I’ll talk to you. You just have to trust me, alright?"Jasper’s lower lip wobbled, but he inhaled sharply, forcing himself to be brave. With a determined
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