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Chapter 41: The Rejection I Never Saw Coming

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Azrik’s POV

My heartbeat thudded loud in my ears. I scanned the words once, then again, until they burned into me like acid.

> You never loved me, Azrik

You loved the idea of me carrying your children more than you ever loved me. I was alone, when I needed you most. I'm done living such a pathetic life.

I'm rejecting you, and severing every bond we ever had, don't come looking for me.

—Lunessa.

I stared at the paper, the ink smearing slightly under my grip.

“Wait… I… I don’t understand,” I whispered, looking up at Draven.

Draven lifted his hands slightly. “I didn’t read through the note. I just took it from Mira and came straight here.”

I didn’t wait for more. I gave him the paper. I scrambled to find my trousers. I was shirtless, and barefoot, I didn’t care. I tore through the hallways like light. Within seconds, I was in her wing of the palace, my pulse thundering in my ears.

Mira gasped when I stormed in, startled by the sight of me.

“Where is she?” I demanded.

Mira shook her head
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