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Chapter 26: sting of betrayal

Author: Cherish
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-20 01:22:24

A thick silence settled over the hall, pressing against my chest like a weight. Prove I'm worthy of the Luna title ?

I didn't flinch. I wouldn't.

"You think I'm working with rogues?" My voice rang clear through the room, cold and sharp like the edge of a blade. "After nearly dying at their hands? After dragging Tasha, my twin sister, half-conscious and bleeding through hell just to survive?"

The elder who accused me narrowed his eyes. "Survival can be a mask. A convenient tale to cover betrayal."

My fists clenched at my sides. My body still ached, the silver still humming like poison in my blood. But I wouldn't let them see that. I wouldn't let them see me falter.

"You're out of line," Cassian's voice cut through the room like thunder.

I turned to him, startled. His tone was low, dangerous. But it was the first time he'd spoken up for me in front of anyone. He was always the bully, now he was defending me?

It did strange things to my heart.

The elder blinked slowly, surprised but
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