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Chapter fiveteen

Penulis: Starman
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-02 14:15:02

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HIS BROTHER

ARIA

My stomach dropped.

“What does that mean?” my father barked.

The man ignored him.

“I told them it was a mistake,” he continued, eyes never leaving mine. “I told them Velden wouldn’t move tonight.”

A ripple of unease ran through me.

“I don’t know you,” I said firmly.

“No,” he agreed. “But he does.”

My father’s gaze sharpened. “Who sent you?”

The man laughed quietly.

“You think this is about sending?” He tilted his head. “This is about betrayal.”

Nico.

My pulse quickened.

“Wh
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