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I turned my head toward the mirror, and instead of the field of stars thatheart of the sun, the light of the Morningstar

"I think that when Focalor sees you, he will think twice about crossing Lord Lucifer," Nathaniel said

"Never mind Lucifer," I said, and the neer insideacross my body so that I could carry the sword onsuspicion that so his attack, it was difficult to stand still while he touched me Whether by his oer or another’s he was the one who had put his hands on me with the intent to haries on his part and a lot of indrawn breaths on mine--he made me practice my draw

"Better swords their swords this way," he said "But you are so small that you would not comfortably be able to carry the blade at your waist"

Despite my total lack of experience the sword leapt to my hand easily and smoothly every ti to your call That is good It will help you when you face the unknown"

There was a knock at the door, and I opened it A servant stood there

"Queen Amarantha requires your presence in the throne roolanced back at Nathaniel "Showti?"

He shook his head He looked tired, and sad, and in pain, and I didn’t kno to feel about that "Go with the grace of the Morningstar"

I nodded, and then followed the servant to the throne roo to happen Nathaniel’s gift had given ood The fact that no one had ever survived the Maze was so I tried not to think about

The courtiers were assembled when I entered the throne room The wolves stood near Amarantha’s throne at the front of the crowd Wade looked deeply troubled, Jude frowned like he wasn’t sure about how to feel, and Jaht in his eyes

I didn’t have tis I had my own skin to worry about

I crossed the room, and as I passed the courtiers they whispered

"Did you see her eyes?"

"Where did she get that sword?"

Focalor and Antares stood in front of Amarantha’s throne and they both turned to watch me approach When Focalor saw ht I saw a flash of fear in his demon eyes Antares was too stupid to be worried about any threat froer