Bab 112: Supper

The battle has only just begun, for the king of rogues will not stay silent on this matter. Yes, her light has thrown him off guard, making him aware that the power of the moon goddess is with her. All he needs to do now is act swiftly. As the king and queen of Ravencreast returned to the coastal country that night, Saul made his move. Perhaps if they had known, they would not have left. They could have stayed back, or maybe Madeline would have visited her home to check on her family. But alas, no one knows what will happen in the next second. If we did, we would have made decisions quickly to save ourselves.

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The cloaks at the towering building of the cathedral had just struck nine PM. For humans, it was a late hour to be roaming the streets; shops had closed, and doors to every home were shut. Some were having late-night suppers, while others had likely gone to bed. Among those enjoying late-night meals were the Gavins.