The Claim of Shadows

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"The Council told me to master it." Arabella said it. Her voice cracked. Not weakness. But the strain of holding that thing back. "They told me it was a gift. But it devours. Every day. Every hour. It devours."
The creature of voices lunged. I staggered back. Only to slam against Wren's chest. His arms wrapped around me. Anchoring me to the floor.
"Stay with me." He gasped it. Forehead pressed to mine. "Don't give her ground. You're not hers.".....
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