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Spreading the book between them, Thessa read aloud to quiet her thoughts. “Healing Spells, how fitting.”
Rubbing the salve between his wrists, Soren said, “If it comes to battle, spells like these aren’t possible time-wise. It’s best to shuffle the injured back to camp and let our healers take over.”
Thessa flipped the page. It was a map of Greenshire forest. “Eiliana knew this area well?”
“She grew up in those woods.”
“I hear it’s peaceful there.”
“It is.”
Flipping the page, Thessa muttered, “This can’t be real.”She read the two words once more,Astral Projection.“Soren, this could work. This could actually work.”
He leaned in, scanning the spell with scrutiny. “But for what purpose?”
“What if we don’t need to fight? What if I could speak with the Troika to demand change before conflict?”
“Thessa.” He shook his head. “We tried talking, they decided incinerating us was easier.”
“Not with this you didn’t. It’ll show us how they’ll react.”
“I refuse to speak with the Supremes.”
“That’s fine because I will.”
He clenched his fists. “I won’t let you do this.”
She raised a brow. “You may lead this army, but you do not lead me. I’m speaking to them, and that’s that.”
“It’s foolish and you know it.”
“We’ll have an army waiting and ready, won’t we? I need to try.”
Surrendering with an exhale, Soren gave up. “Fine.”
Thessa smirked in victory.
Head tilting, he asked, “What’s going on in that head of yours?”
“The will of the witch, Soren.”
“Explain yourself.”
Shoving a palm against his chest, she said, “Sit back then, you’re making me tense.”
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LECTURE NOTES FROM THE ART OF BLACKSMITHING III:
In simple terms, sharpen your dagger orfail.
Soren shifted to his side, facing her. “Good morning, my love.”
The edges of Thessa’s mouth curled hearing the last two words. “When did I fall asleep?”
Rubbing his face, he said, “I was going to ask you the same thing.” He scanned her. “How are you feeling?”
“I feel fine, considering.” She sat up and lifted her skirt to inspect her wound. The edges were coming together, and it no longer throbbed. It wasn’t warm to the touch either.