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The Noriel carriage stopped at the palace steps as the sun dipped toward the horizon.
Aline adjusted her gloves and tried to ignore the knot in her stomach.
"Stop fidgeting," her mother said. Shalen Noriel sat across from her, dressed in deep green silk that matched her eyes. "You look nervous."
"I'm fine."
