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In the past, the Duke of Brimstone and his Galeré were the only half-demons able to freely enter the premises It was not the case now, hence the need for Zari to cut through an enor countless scowls along the way) before finally gaining perre just outside the school

The clopping sounds of horse hooves had Zari quickly straightening, and she quickly dropped to a curtsy as soon as the , milord”

A slight smile briefly softened the , Zari”

Her heart ached at how strongly he resee a wobbly sly inti, but now she looked upon him as an older brother she could always trust and depend on She knew hih to sense that the hts

And so she siaze politely turned ahile a chilly wind blew around theh the silent darkness, she occasionally caught the sound of ghostly whispers co from the woods where dead nymphs haunted They were more restless now, those souls trapped in silvery trees, and their territory erous than ever

“I felt soo”

The h her s It took a second for her to understand what he was truly saying, and when it did, Zari quickly spun around to face hiainst her chest

“Is it…” She sed hard “Is it…him?”

“He is the only other person, aside from the Galeré and Maricha, who can call out to me in such a way” Green eyes so like Alexandru’s narrowed at her “Have you sensed anything?”

Zari shook her head

“You are certain?” he demanded

“Yes,” Zari whispered painfully

Mihail’s hopes died with that one word It did nothis own pet…and heartkeeper

“It can still be him,” Zari said unevenly She wasthea step towards Mihail, she touched his ar to tell him that she believed with all her heart her Master still lived—-

A gasp broke out of her