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The carriage rolled along for another mile before it stopped beside a sharp turn in the cliffs where the high walls curved toward Amnisis. I could see the glistening walls of that fine city as we disembarked, and a tinge of pride struck me.
I looked up at Luca and noticed his gaze lay on his beloved city, as well, and there was a tender expression on his face. “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”
He smiled and nodded. “There’s nothing more beautiful in the world.” I snorted and jabbed my elbow into his ribcage. He winced and rubbed his side as he sheepishly smiled down at me. “Other than you, my mate.”
Landry stopped at the edge of the cliffs where I could just make out a slight incline that indicated a trail. “Follow me.”
I left my purse in the carriage, fearful that the bottomless
