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“Pathetic" Yrene told it. Perhaps she spoke the word aloud, for silence fell. Distantly, that bond flowing away . . . it thinned. The hand on her back drifted away. "Utterly pathetic," Yrene repeated, her magic rallying behind her in a mighty, cresting wave. "For a prince to prey on a helpless woman.”

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Book:Tower of Dawn
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Tower of Dawn

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Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas is an American author known for her fantasy novels. Her works are celebrated for their rich imagination, complex characters, and gripping plots. Born on March 5, 1986, Maas has developed a passion for writing from a young age and has become a successful author in her own right. more

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