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Chapter 24

Author: D'zire
last update publish date: 2026-03-16 08:55:44

_Dahlia’s POV_

My breath caught in my throat.

Zayne stood on the doorstep, his tall frame filling the doorway. His eyes scanned us both, lingering on me for a moment longer than necessary. The scar running down his face seemed more prominent in the light, giving him an even more dangerous appearance.

“I want to talk to Dahlia,” he said, his voice calm but with an underlying edge that made my skin prickle.

Immediately, Knox shifted his position, moving to stand protectively in front of me. His u
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