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Chapter 103

Author: authorchomzy
last update publish date: 2026-03-25 23:22:57

SAPHRA’S POV

Lucien leads the way to the archives without speaking.

I follow.

The tension between us hasn’t disappeared not even close,but it’s changed. We descend the final set of narrow stairs, the faint glow of candlelight flickering against the stone walls as we step into the inner archives.

This place is different from the library. The library holds history but this place holds truth locked away, forgotten on purpose.

Lucien moves toward a heavy iron-bound chest set against the far wall. H
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