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Chapter 48: The Break Before the Silence

Penulis: Sam K
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-14 04:05:39
Alara’s POV

A full week had passed since the terrifying incident — seven long days of strained breaths, cautious touches, and an ever-present, unspoken fear lodged like a jagged needle beneath my skin.

The diplomatic week had finally ended two days ago, the visiting Alphas and Lunas dispersing back to their respective territories… though not without leaving a toxic trail of whispers in their wake. I caught the glances, the quick, darting movements of eyes, and the low murmurs behind half-closed
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How can Xavier betray Alara like this?

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