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Chapter Sixteen

Author: Riah Legend
last update publish date: 2026-07-01 19:56:42

Sophia's POV

I opened my eyes slowly, letting the soft morning light in, and for a second there, I forgot where I was.

In a stranger's bed. In the golden caged prison I had been trapped in. I let out an inaudible sigh as my eyes and entire body adjusted to my unfortunate reality. Then the weight of last night hit me like a ton of bricks.

I was pretty sure I heard gunshots. My body snapped upright as the sound of gunshots echoed in my head. I turned my head to the side.

Nikolai wasn't in bed, a
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