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Chapter 66: Risks

Author: Darkie Jenn
last update publish date: 2026-04-24 20:23:29

Ivara's POV

My heart hammered against my ribs like it wanted to punch its way out.

Xlynor had really locked me in. He’d caged me like some fragile bird he could keep for himself.

I spun away from the glass, and crossed to the door. “Open!” I snapped, dragging the card across the sensor for what felt like the hundredth time. “Open! Fucking open!”

“Damn it,” I rasped when the lock didn’t budge.

I slapped the door with my palm. “Let me out! Let me out, you bastard!” The words tore from my throat.

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