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Book 2 - Chapter 35
Chapter 35 - An Enemy within the Court
Serena
With fluid movements, Nicolette gestured for Lady Hanhenna’s hands. She gave them, palm up. Then, the former guided these same hands to submerge inside the fount. Lady Hanhenna bent forward and lowered her head in the process.
“Lady Hanhenna, please follow me,” Nicolette continued. “Respect, devotion, courage, strength, honesty, and equality.”
“Respect, devotion, courage, strength, honesty and equality.” Lady Hanhenna echoed the words with sincerity.
I watched them in silence, happy that I get to see the ritual this close.
“These are our key values as a guardian. Accept them.” The water that submerged their hands started to glow.
“I accept,” Lady Hanhenna replied.
“Vow
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