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42. Nari and the Wiccan Council
Royal Hall, Former Wiccan Castle, Crimson Bay
Nari stood tall as she recalled fond memories of the first time she was called to appear before the Wiccan Council at the Royal Hall. She was standing at the very same spot in the huge chamber under beautifully painted ceilings and tall molded arches.
She had stood quaking with fear that day.
With everything that's been happening around her, it seems as if a lifetime had since passed but it actually wasn't that long ago, merely a week give or take.
This time she was standing in front of the Wiccan Council with her back ramrod straight and head held high.
Nari had arrived in Crimson Bay a few hours ago and went back home for a shower and a fresh change of clothes before alerting the council members of her return. She came bearing good news and was pleased to find the council calling her for a meetin
F. A. R.Hi! The next chapter will be Romeo's POV and it's set one or two days before Nari's meeting with the council. Happy reading! xx F.A.R. aka fabulouslyawesomereads
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