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Chapter Twenty-Six
Mortal Realm
City of LucienDelphine Park•PHAELIN•
It has been the second day of the search. The gods and warriors scattered throughout the land of the living to proceed on looking for Lothaire.
Time flew swiftly in the underworld realm as I waited for the word Awena and Vaughan may bring. Albeit it was necessary, patience was not in my vocabulary at that point in time. The heavy silence of the throne room gradually awakened my vulnerability and the thought of him caused disturbances to my mind and inner being.
As I headed to the Delphine Park, the wind blew cold and passed by the side of my cheek. I went on one of the crepe myrtles and changed my clothing as fast as I could. When I came out, few mortals ambled
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