VELIN

“Really?” I asked, my voice lifting with a joy I didn’t bother to hide.

She nodded quickly. “Yes, Your Highness… she’s gone back to sleep. Now is the perfect time to do whatever we want with her.”

I smiled, sharp and satisfied. “Yes. Yes, you’re right. But before anything, I need Rowan out of her side. If he stays with her, it’ll be impossible. And Finnian must go to the war first.”

She bowed her head. “I’m ready to do anything you want me to do.”

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