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When hisaxe was in his hands, Xanthus would become the consummate warrior—a veritable magician ofthe combative arts. ” Wigg said. It wasalmost like the Darkling had become his teacher. Summer dusk would come down on them sultry and ful of lightningbugs.

“Serena,” she heard. But what’s done is done. When Tristan looked down at them, his heart was in his throat. ”When Tristan turned she saw his eyes start to well up.