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CHAPTER 14

NEOLA

I bolted up, my vision blurry. The ring coming from the

alarm startled me. I took my robe and padded my way out the door. Knights are

running to and fro. I was about to retreat back to my room when a knight

stopped in front of me. His eyes held worry and determination as he took me by

the arm. "Faster, we need to get you downstairs." We started to walk

down. I could hardly see in front of me because of the thick smoke coming from

the west wing. He tighten his hold on my arms and lead me towards the safe room

where...