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step. Not from fear, but to give her space in
this moment of farewell.
They had to go. Lingering here, despite the
miles between them and the camp, was folly.
They could carry Fenrys until it was over, but
... Rowan couldn’t bring himself to say it. To
tell Aelin that it might not be wise to draw out
this good-bye the way she needed. They had
minutes, at best, to spare before they had to be
on the move.
But if scouts or sentries found them, he’d
make sure they didn’t get close enough to
disturb her.
Gavriel and Lorcan seemed to be having
the same thought, their eyes meeting from
across the clearing. Rowan jerked his chin
toward the western tree line in silent order.
They stalked for it.
Aelin knelt beside Fenrys, and her flame
enveloped them both. The fire gave way to a