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As the reins untied themselves from the tether line,the line disappeared. “Very well, dango,” Balthazar said. Clearly, Xanthus would continue with these gruesome killings untilTristan relented. ”For several long moments, Mallory considered Ariana’s suggestion.

” He lookedcuriously at the Darkling. “It is vastly important to all we hold dear. The time had come. From somewhere on the mysterious Sea of Whispers, the Necrophagians could be heard makingtheir demands to Tyranny.