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Chapter 60

last update publish date: 2026-02-18 21:26:20

Ariana barely slept after that.

Even back in Cami’s room, under the safety of blankets and steady breathing beside her, her heart refused to settle. Every small sound in the mansion felt amplified. Every shift of air carried consequence.

That is how easily everything ends.

Mateo’s words replayed in her head long after the fire downstairs had died.

By morning, sunlight spilled through the tall windows in pale gold ribbons. Cami stretched dramatically beside her.

“You’re awake already?” Cami mumb
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