Everblaze, Chapter 18

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"It's not a burn, it's a bruise," Sophie corrected. "I just used the wrong ointments to treat it and made it worse—and before you give me a lecture, I didn't come to see you because it wasn't a big deal. My skin just got a little twisted while someone was squeezing my wrist."

"Whoa, wait a second—who was squeezing you?" Keefe asked. "Give me their name and I'll punish them, Sencen style."

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"I should add one for you, too, Keefe," Elwin told him. "You're starting to become quite the regular around here."

"Guess that's the downside of hanging with the Queen of Mystery over there—but don't worry, it's worth it."

Sophie forced a smile, knowing he was only teasing. But he was right. Since Keefe had been helping her, he'd had his skin melted off, gotten several broken ribs, and almost died.

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