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Chapter 17.

Aslo gripped his throbbing arm.

He gritted his teeth against the pain and breathed heavily through his nose.

Bile swept up his throat, but he swallowed it down before he lost his breakfast.

Tessa looked down at him with a disgruntled yet amused expression.

Are you sure you don't want to get a different horse?

Maybe one that doesn't kick and bite?

He picked himself up off the floor of the stable and met Dolt's challenging gaze.

What is your problem?

Tazah crossed her arms and looked at the horse thoughtfully.

Maybe he's mad at you for not spending time with him yesterday.

He didn't lack for care, Aslo said. The stable boy looked after him.

Well, I know that, but it doesn't seem to matter to him.

Aslo's hand came away from his forearm covered in blood. The skin was savaged around bite marks that extended deep into the muscle. Tessa's face scrunched. Ew, that looks bad. You need to see a healer.

You're a healer. Why don't you fix it? She shook her head. Can't. Ban, remember?

Gripping his arm again, he said, the magi have been recalled.

They're not going to come investigating.

Besides, you used your power enough while you were unconscious to bring an army of investigators down on you.

Taza pursed her lips.

I didn't know that.

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