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The Return to the Lion’s Den
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2026-06-07 09:05:00I stood at the entrance of the penthouse with my heart in my throat, knowing I was walking back into the mouth of the beast on purpose.
The heavy doors opened before I could knock. Two of Victor’s security men stepped aside without a word, their eyes cold and watchful. I walked inside slowly, my shoulders slumped, my steps hesitant. Rain still clung to my clothes from the long walk through the city streets. I had left the safe house hours ago, telling Damien only that I needed to
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