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Someone Wants You Alive
Author: Cindy Chen
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Calen’s breath caught as realization struck.

“Cassien Vale,” he said slowly. “You’re the Cassien Vale. The legendary assassin.”

Cassien chuckled, tugging the reins of his horse with idle ease. “I’ve never considered myself legendary, boy. Just efficient.”

Calen’s eyes narrowed, his stance shifting subtly. “Then why are you here? Why chase me all the way to the edge of Drakhtarion?”

Cassien’s expression sobered. “Because someone wants you alive, Calen. Someone who wants that more than King Ashford himself wants you dead.”

That sent a cold ripple down Calen’s spine. “What’s happening? What the hell happened while I was on leave?”

Cassien shrugged, nonchalant. “Don’t ask me. I don’t care. I’m not a court dog. I just finish what I’m paid to do.” His eyes sharpened. “And you, Calen Storm, are coming with me.”

Calen’s hand went to the hilt of his sword in a fluid motion. The steel sang softly as it left its sheath.

Cassien didn’t flinch. He didn’t even move.

“If I were you,” the assassin sa
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