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“I’m alright,” Gwain insisted, though Yuna could quickly tell he wasn’t. He

wasn’t about to back down.

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it

He wondered, How could I possibly admit to the woman I love that I, once the

best, have repeatedly suffered defeat? Would she still admire me the same

way if she knew?

“Okay, as long as you’re fine,” Yuna responded gently.

Changing the subject, she suggested, “How about we see Aunt Isabella?”

Gwain hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. He dreaded the idea. I

really don’t want to run into Santiago and Yorick again, but I need answers.

Who are they, and why are they after me?

His resolve hardened. Once I’ve mastered the Dragon Tome, I’ll settle the

score.

Meanwhile, Shane and his group followed Santiago into a room in a cozy

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wooden house at the Magnolia Theater,

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“Mr. Santiago, Maestro Moretti would like to share some tea with you and

catch up,” one of Isabella’s female disciples welcomed kindly. Then she

turned to Shane and the rest. “The three of you, come with us.”

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Shane snapped, “That’s not happening! There are bad guys out there trying

to take Roselynn. If we leave without Master, they could grab her anytime!”

The disciple reassured him, “You’ll be safe with us. No one dares cause

trouble on Maestro Moretti’s turf.”

Santiago gave them a wave. “Go on. The brat from the Lannister family

wouldn’t dare start anything in the Magnolia Theater.”

“Okay,” Roselynn reluctantly agreed, dragging Shane along.

Clearly, this meeting meant a lot to Santiago, and everyone knew Isabella

had profound ties to his late wife. Even though they were curious, it was

apparent they didn’t belong in that conversation.

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of a

ran

while Gwain’s eyes locked on Roselynn.

turning his life around.

turf now, and Santiago’s presence made him cautious.

make a move.

passed

Lady Rosa and

Gwain and Yuna. “Apologies,

one else is permitted

Tanner, Maestro Moretti’s niece. Why can’t

her voice icy.

“Maestro Moretti

She only keeps connections with her disciples. Family

mean anything anymore.”

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clear, but she couldn’t argue. All

outside with Gwain.

Simba, sat drinking tea

such that the rooms were on opposite sides, with

Though they couldn’t

could feel

wine, wiped his mouth, and

out after hiding for

down his cup, Yorick calmly replied, “I wasn’t

Now that the

her?” Santiago’s

person I’d ever make a

gaze distant.

act like you cared for her! You’re the one who

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her!”

said nothing, refusing to deny

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pay for that!” Santiago suddenly

hard enough to

could, a calm, graceful voice

break

familiar figure stepped

old memories.

lowered his cup, watching the

face radiated elegance, and her

people.

legends in their own right, and her presence brought an instant calm

made was

swirled, and he muttered under his breath,

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shame… what a shame…”

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asked, though she already knew.

where

a shame

then. And Jane… well, she’s

you look alike, you’re

softly. “Santiago, haven’t you

hoping Jane

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