Chapter 148 More Than Pretend
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- The sun is already high by the time we reach the village square. The whole place is packed for the Saltfire gathering.
- Bunting strung between trees flutters overhead. The scent of roasted meat, fresh honey cakes, and spiced cider thickens the air. Music drifts from somewhere near the long tables. Children run barefoot, trailing behind them the ribbons tied to their wrists.