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Author: Sophie Lane
last update publish date: 2026-08-21 07:30:00

Emily screamed as the black energy lifted her higher.

Her feet left the floor.

Kael slammed against the invisible barrier again.

"EMILY!"

She reached toward him.

"KAEL!"

The Dark Queen stood beneath her, watching with a calm smile.

"Stop fighting."

Emily struggled.

"Let me go!"

"You still don't understand."

The Dark Queen raised one hand.

The energy tightened around Emily.

"You have spent your entire life believing you were human."

Emily shook her head.

"I know what I am."

"No."

The Dark Queen
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