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Chapter 25: The Quiet Surge
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2026-05-01 04:07:27The first light of dawn brushed the palace walls in soft gold, spilling across polished floors and the pale stone of the hallways. The palace was quiet, save for the gentle cooing of Camille, who slept in her crib as Evangeline sat next to it near the hearth. The warmth of the room was familiar, almost comforting, yet Selene felt the weight of something unseen pressing against it, a subtle tension that clung to the edges of her calm. She got up and knelt by the hearth, brushing her fingers
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