Meanwhile, in StormHaven Port... -------------- Aera had always known that Grekakwi was trouble. The high orc had a reputation for being ruthless and manipulative, and he had been eyeing her ever since she had arrived in Erenhadi. But she had never expected him to be so bold. As she walked through the library, Grekakwi approached her with a smirk on his face. "Aera, my dear, I've been looking for you," he said, his eyes glinting with malice. Aera tried to keep a polite smile on her face, but she could feel her heart racing with fear. She knew what Grekakwi wanted, and she had no intention of becoming his concubine. "I'm sorry, Grekakwi, but I'm not interested," she said, hoping to diffuse the situation. But Grekakwi was not so easily deterred. He stepped closer, reaching out to touch her arm. "Come now, Aera, don't be coy. You know you want me," he said, his voice low and menacing. Aera's hand shot out instinctively, grabbing a nearby letter opener. She held it up defensively,
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