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Chapter 23 | The Escapade
I decided to go back to the fortress right away.
The witch's words rang in my ears. He will lie to me? Deception is written all over? I ran faster until I saw the cobblestone streets. I slowed down to catch my breath, lost in thoughts. It was impossible to believe that Marcus would lie to me or deceive me. His eyes were filled with longing when sending me only a mile away, just for a couple of hours. But he did scheme against me and my family. He didn't cancel that kidnapping plan until the morning of the wedding.
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