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Chapter 95: Shadows In The Light
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Burning empire Chapter 97- The Arrival
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Burning empire Chapter 96: A Day To Remember
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Burning empire Chapter 95: Shadows In The Light
Chapter 95: Shadows in the LightThe day broke slowly over the city, golden sunlight spilling into the rooms of Dominic's mansion. But even the warmth of the light couldn’t shake the heaviness that hung in the air.Matteo stood by the balcony, watching the streets below. He had barely slept. The memory of finding Jax the night before kept looping in his mind—his best friend, thin, scared, but alive.Behind him, the sound of footsteps."You’re up early," Dominic said softly."Couldn’t sleep."Dominic joined him at the balcony, holding two cups of coffee. He handed one to Matteo."How’s Jax?""Still asleep. Leo stayed with him last night. They fell asleep in the same bed. Like nothing ever changed."Dominic gave a small smile. "Maybe for Leo, nothing ever did."Matteo looked down at the mug in his hand. "He really missed him. We all did.""Jax made mistakes," Dominic said. "But he paid enough. He deserves a second chance.""He thinks you hate him.""I don’t. I never did."Silence settle
Burning empire Chapter 94: Echoes Of The Past
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