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chapter thirty one: whispers of Shadow

Author: Doublejoy
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-13 01:31:58

The air in the castle was unusually still, carrying with it a silence that both comforted and unsettled Aria. She had barely slept since the night at the moonlit lake, the memory of Varek’s kiss lingering in her veins like wildfire. It left her restless, burning, and conflicted. For every moment she felt like surrendering to him, another part of her still wrestled with the weight of what it meant.

Being his mate wasn’t just about passion—it was about duty, responsibility, and a future tied to someone whose life carried shadows as much as light.

She stood by the window of her chambers now, watching the dawn stretch golden fingers across the forest. The world seemed deceptively peaceful, but Aria knew peace in their world was fragile at best.

The sound of the door opening pulled her from her thoughts. She turned, already knowing who it was.

“Couldn’t resist sneaking in again?” she said, arching a brow as Varek stepped inside.

He leaned casually against the doorframe, though the intensit
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