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Chapter 49: The Shadow

Author: Pennwright
last update publish date: 2026-08-02 21:24:31

IRIS

A towering, motionless silhouette blocked the narrow entrance to the servants' quarters, cutting off the dim hallway light and casting a long, dark shadow down the cold stone passage.

My heart didn't just drop—it froze solid in my chest, every muscle in my body locking up in an instant.

I had been walking on air just seconds ago, keeping my back close to the cool wall as I tiptoed through the silent, sleeping mansion. My body was still humming from the intense, shameless heat of Liam’s to
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