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CHAPTER 7 - Victoria's Shadow

Penulis: Lara Belle
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-19 16:02:51

I didn't sleep.

The anonymous text burned in my mind all night. *Ask Kade about the last Luna who lived in that guest house.*

At six AM, I gave up trying. I made coffee and stared at my phone, debating.

Then I texted the only person who might give me straight answers.

**Me:** *I need to talk to you. About Kade.*

**Sienna:** *Guest house. Twenty minutes.*

She arrived in fifteen.

Sienna didn't bother knocking. Just walked in like she owned the place and poured herself coffee from my pot.

"You're
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