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Chapter 59 Not now

Author: Liz Gray
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(Almira’s POV)

"Asher, Hazel—go to the car. Now."

My voice trembled, but I reached for them anyway, my hands unsteady, my heartbeat thundering like a war drum in my chest.

Asher didn’t move right away. His hand hovered near mine, but his eyes were fixed on Lysander. That small, furrowed line between his brows deepened, as if he were staring at a riddle the world hadn’t prepared him to solve. Hazel clung to my side, her tiny fingers fisting the fabric of my dress like a lifeline.

"Asher," I repeated, sharper this time, the panic slicing through my tone. "I said go*l."

He jolted at my voice—just slightly—then grabbed Hazel’s hand and pulled her along, his steps stiff with confusion. I didn’t turn until I saw them both climb into the car and shut the door behind them.

Only then did I face Lysander.

My blood surged with fury. "Why are you here?" The words snapped from my lips, harsher than I’d meant—but I didn’t take them back. "Why, Lysander? Are you really that desperate to ruin my life
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