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Chapter 57

Author: Crystal L
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-09 23:49:56

Selena:

By the time Liam set me down on the couch in the sitting room, my ankle felt like it was on fire. I tried to mask the pain, no point looking weak in front of him, but the way his hands had gripped my arms told me he’d noticed every flinch.

And I knew that I was going to need to play smart. One wrong move could end up ruining everything for me. And I knew for a fact that Darius did not accept anyone who failed. I still didn't even know why he chose to keep Claire on for this long, but I did not intend to be like her.

“I will leave you to take care of things.” Liam said and Alaria nodded. I wanted to speak, I wanted to thank him, but I knew better than to do so. Even trying to engage with him could end up playing a different game or even sending a message that I could not. At least for now, I need it to earn her trust. Especially with Claire out of the way.

Alaria knelt beside me without hesitation, her fingers brushing lightly over the swelling. “It’s already starting to bruise
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