The Desolation Of Raki Village

>>Aelin

What?

My stomach churned at her words, and a cold sweat broke out on my skin. The way she spoke of the Abyss made my blood run cold. I pressed myself further into the shadows, hoping to stay hidden, but I couldn't tear my eyes away from them.

What does she mean when she said Draegon is corrupted? What is that supposed to mean? He'll never be free from it? Why? And what will it do to him???

Ruoxy moved with horrifying speed, her elongated limbs stretching unnaturally as she attacked again. Draegon countered with a blast of fire that illuminated the entire chamber, briefly pushing her back. But she didn't falter, her laughter echoing once more as she advanced on him.

"Enough!" Draegon's roar shook the air as flames erupted around him, swirling in a fiery vortex that forced her to retreat momentarily.

I clutched the wall, my hands trembling as I watched the battle unfold. 

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>>Draegon (A few months back)