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Chapter 28 - Beneath The Cold Ground
Erriene’s head was pounding and he was hearing echoes.
The hands cradling his head were warm while everything else was cold. He tried to speak but could only cough violently.
Trembling, he tried to calm his heart. He knew it was the panic that was making him confused, and promptly controlled his breathing.
“That’s it. You’re doing great… You’re safe now, do not worry,” the voice… Aefstine, said to him quietly.
He opened his eyes again, flinching away at the light but it soon made everything become clear.
He looked up… and was fascinated.
Aefstine looked exactly like the painting back in the castle, but still, it was surreal to see him in person.
After so much time hearing descriptions from Alarick, he almost expected to see a god-like creature, but Aefstine was much more simple.
Much more gentle… and much more beautiful.
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