“Valley Birds” (Sela 16, Auré 8) “I want a story!” Sela swallowed a yawn as she leaned in the doorway, “Do you really need one?” Auré tilted her head, “Why wouldn’t I?” She leaned back against her headboard and wielded a smile. Sela knew her weakness and this was it. She combed fingers through her ponytail. She sat herself next to Auré, leaning with her. Auré nestled at her side, crossing a leg over Sela’s and folding her wings over her shoulders. “Once upon a time.” Sela started. “Make it an action story!” “Okay.” Sela rolled her eyes, starting again, “Once upon a time, there were two brave k
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