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074. Truth That Cannot Be Spoken

Author: Nightingale
last update publish date: 2025-12-31 23:30:02

Blake's POV:

The cave feels smaller after the confession.

Not because the walls moved. Because the truth did.

Aaran sits on the ground with his back against stone, knees pulled up to his chest. His eyes stay fixed on the floor like if he looks up, the weight will crush him. Leo stands near the entrance, watching the shadows outside. Liam keeps checking the path behind us, tense and quiet. Lyra stays calm, too calm, like she already sees the next few steps ahead.

Maya stands a little apart, arms
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