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Chapter 113

Auteur: J.M
last update Date de publication: 2026-04-27 17:12:30

“Don’t move.”

Leon’s voice is low.

Controlled.

Different.

The glowing eyes in the darkness don’t blink.

They focus.

Locking onto us like we’re already measured, calculated, understood.

My breath slows instinctively.

“What is that?” I whisper.

“…not something we fight the same way,” he replies.

That’s new.

I glance at him.

He’s not tensing to attack.

Not stepping in front of me.

Not rushing forward.

He’s—

waiting.

Watching.

Adapting.

“You’re hesitating,” I say.

“I’m thinking.”

That’s new too.

Be
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