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Chapter 11

Author: LaurG
last update publish date: 2026-04-17 09:15:46

~AURORA~

The arena is filled with excitement. My breath catches as Cassian steps onto the stage, his tall, powerfully built frame moving with that predatory grace that always seems to command the air itself.

Vincent walks beside him, his jaw set like he's already tasting victory and revenge in equal measure.

Before I can steady myself, Seraphina walks up beside me. Her dress clings to her curves but her smile is sharp as she lets her gaze drag over me from head to toe. "Well, well," she drawls
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