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The Man in the Shadows

Auteur: Sophie Lane
last update Date de publication: 2026-09-15 06:30:36

The footsteps grew louder.

One step.

Then another.

The sound traveled through the stone tunnel, slow and deliberate, as though whoever was approaching had no reason to hurry.

Dominic stood perfectly still.

Rei could feel the tension radiating from him through their bond.

"Who is it?"

He didn't answer.

His eyes remained fixed on the tunnel.

Marcus moved closer.

"Dominic."

"Don't."

His father's voice was unusually quiet.

Dominic finally looked at him.

"You knew."

Marcus shook his head.

"I knew so
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