When the fire vanished, the stones were
again clean. New. As this city would be made
anew, brought to greater heights, greater
splendors. A beacon of learning and light once
more.
Rowan’s fingers tightened around hers, but
she did not look at him as they crossed the
threshold, passing through the gate.
No, Aelin only looked at her people,
smiling broadly and freely, as she entered
Orynth, and they began to cheer, welcoming
her home at long last.
lily
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