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The Hope She Never Expected (First clue)

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For a long time after leaving the elders’ chamber, Aria simply walked.

She barely remembered how she reached the courtyard.

The cold night air brushed against her skin, but she hardly noticed it.

Her mind was too full.

Too overwhelmed.

Ryan.

The name echoed endlessly inside her thoughts.

The elders had spoken it so calmly, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

“You have been chosen as Ryan’s mate.”

Aria stopped walking and placed a hand against her chest.

Her heart was still racing
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