GABRIELLE

Damn it, it’s the white sorceress—but she’s not alone. The rich scent of apples seeps into my nose, impetuous and dominant.

How the hell can I get rid of this relentless man?

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"Help me remove her bandages. The medicine I applied should have done its job by now..."

"Wait, sorceress!" I grab her hand almost by accident. "Can’t you do that alone? If not, wait for my daughter or another woman to help you…"

"Valeria is busy and pregnant. Do you really want to burden her even more? Or