Twenty Three

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"Ben!" I cry out, trying to stand and run to him, but my leg buckles, thigh burning. He catches me before I can fall completely, holding me close to his chest.

Then there's a tug against my back, and I'm wrenched from his grip, flying backwards with a scream.

"Chava!" Ben shouts, stretching his hand towards me, trying to grab my hand. He can't catch me, though, and my body slams against the armrest of the massive throne. I feel a crack, and everything

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