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“Ignore him.”

Orion’s voice was calm but firm, his stride never faltering. “He doesn’t deserve your attention.”

I managed a single deep breath. His hand was still wrapped tightly around mine, and I knew better than to question his lead. We kept walking toward the exit of the grand hall as if Alaric’s voice had never echoed behind us.

But his footsteps grew louder—faster, angrier. I could feel the weight of his presence rushing closer, heavy and relentless.

“Stop!” Alaric’s commanding tone cut through the noise. “I’m talking to you, Cassandra!”

I’d be lying if I said his voice didn’t affect me. His scent—earthy, dominant, painfully familiar—invaded my senses, threatening to pull me under. And Selena wouldn’t stop whispering inside my head, “Just talk to him, Cass, just once.”

No. I couldn’t. I wouldn’t.

Thank the Moon Goddess for Orion. He stayed beside me, his grip unwavering as he guided me through the suffocating stares of the guests who now watched in tense silence.

“When I say stop
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