**Avery**

Before I can respond, Donn vanishes, his form shifting into a raven in mid-air. The bird lets out a loud caw, flapping its

wings wildly as it darts between the guards. The men stumble, their attention drawn to the unexpected intruder.

“Now!” James shouts, seizing the moment. He lunges forward, his sword flashing as he engages the nearest guard. I

follow suit, my dagger slicing through the air as I target another.

The fight is chaotic, the space cramped and cluttered. I dodged a swing, my foot connecting with my opponent’s chest as

I sent him crashing into a bookshelf. I spin, my blade deflecting another attack, my movements fueled by adrenaline and

determination. James fights with precision, his strikes calculated and deadly. He disarms one guard, using the man’s own

sword against him before turning to assist me. Together, we are back-to-back, our bond unbreakable as we face our

enemies.

Donn reappears in human form, his hands raised as he weaves a spell. A burst of magic erupts from his palms, knocking

two guards off their feet. “Impressive, isn’t it?” he quips, his smirk never faltering.

The remaining guards hesitate, their eyes widening at the display of power. I seize the opportunity, my dagger finding its

mark as I disable the last of our opponents. The archives fall silent, the only sound our heavy breathing and the rustle of

was too close,” James says, his voice tight as

“Are you

still pounding. “I am. But we can’t stay

tucking it securely into his belt. “Agreed. Let’s go.

move quickly, our steps silent as we retrace our path through the palace. My mind is racing,

and anticipation. We’ve secured the map, but the real

our skills and cunning. As they reach the safety of our chambers,

trembling with exhaustion. James sits beside me,

voice

strength from his

smile. “You two are quite the pair. It’s no wonder Victoria’s so determined to

gaze turning serious. “She won’t succeed. We won’t let her.

you won’t. But be careful. Victoria’s not the only one

at play you can’t

words send a chill down my spine, but I push the unease aside.

say,

we spread the map out on

his arms crossed as he watches them work.

but the key to unlocking it lies in

widen as I study the map, my mind clicking into place. “The constellations. The artifact’s location corresponds

alignment of the

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