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Episode 27: The Architect

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The first thing Elena heard was her own heartbeat.

The second was Adrian shouting her name.

“Elena!”

She opened her eyes.

The chamber was dark.

Emergency lights pulsed along the walls, turning everything red for half a second before plunging it into shadow again.

Mara was beside her.

Claire was on the floor.

Matthew stood motionless in front of the sealed door.

And Victor's final words remained trapped inside Elena's mind.

The Architect is Elena.

She pushed herself upright.

“What does that mean
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