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CHAPTER 89

Author: Natalie May
last update publish date: 2026-04-16 00:32:15

VALENTINA

Milo’s barking was the first thing that interrupted us. It was so loud, it bounced off the walls and came right back, filling the air around us like a warning siren.

Serena didn’t flinch.

I did.

“Call him off,” she said, blade glinting under the light.

“I— I can’t,” I whispered.

“Of course you can. He listens to you.” She hissed viciously, as if my hesitation was an insult to her. “Tell him to stop right now.”

“No,” I breathed, trembling.

“For God’s sake, Valentina.” Serena t
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