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He heard Jade gasp as she stood in the doorway to the hall She’d changed froown and robe, tied around her waist She’d re

its presence to Morgan’s attention

“Come over here,” Darien said to her

She joined thean”

“Hello, Jade My apologies for the early hour”

“It’s fine Can I listen to what you’ve learned?”

The general deferred to Darien, who said, “Of course” He clasped her hand and pulled her into his lap, so she had a good view of the map they still studied

Morgan continued “The es they attacked They had horses and wagons, and yet…they’ve disappeared”

“Into the mountains?” Darien asked

“That was the first assuoing if it was even possible The patrols would have caught up to theh the demons simply vanished”

“That’s not feasible if they’re not all wraiths The ghosts have the ability to beco with their clothes and swords Their steeds, even But none of the other demons in the army would be capable of this”

“If they shared horses, it would be conceivable But they can’t stay in that state for long with the other demons in tow”

“You said they were in Arkansas?” Jade asked in a quiet voice

Darien could feel the chill run through her, likely over the prospect ofdestroyed and more lives lost

Morgan nodded