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Chapter 12: The Edge of Trust

Author: Ihsan Ali Bashir
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-03-27 16:16:33

The training grounds were quieter than usual.

Not empty—but restrained. As if even the wind feared disturbing what had begun to unfold between them.

Kael stood at the far end of the arena, blade in hand, rolling his shoulder to ease the stiffness lingering from the last match. The bruise along his ribs had darkened overnight, a deep violet beneath his uniform. He ignored it.

Pain was familiar. Predictable.

Lucien wasn’t.

“You’re slower today.”

The voice came without warning, smooth and controll
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