Seraphine took the parchment from Kaelith's hand, her fingers brushing against his.
She did not look at the seal. Did not ask what message it contained.
Instead, she met his gaze and gave a single nod. "I will deliver it."
Something in his expression shifted—just slightly—but he said nothing more.
As she turned to leave, the weight of the test settled fully upon her shoulders. She did not know what this message contained or why Kaelith had chosen her for this task.
But if she wanted his trust, she had to prove she was worthy of it.
To be continued…
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