"Fine," I said." But mark my words again—one day, you will all come crawling back to me. And when that day comes," all emotions vanished from my face. "I hope you remember the words you spoke today."
Without another glance, I turned on my heel and strode out of the room.
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Cleenah asked.
"Not exactly..." I muttered, furrowing my brows.
I had anticipated their anger. I had expected punishment. But complete and permanent banishment from Sancta Vedelia?
And then there was Duncan Tepes.
He had not broken the engagement—yet he still cast me out of his territory.
The only logical explanation was that he wished to maintain a connection with me, knowing full well that I was now the Guardian of the new Tree.
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Cleenah posed an excellent question.
But fortunately, I had an answer.
Victor was still there. Through him, I could find a way.
