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Chapter 24: The Front Steps

Author: A.S ASHEBA
last update publish date: 2026-09-17 16:19:10

The heavy double doors of the Sterling estate swung open, letting in the cool, biting breeze of late afternoon.

Sienna stepped onto the wide marble portico, her spine straight and her chin raised high. Beside her stood Alexander, his towering frame casting a long, imposing shadow over the stone steps. In his arms, he held baby Leo, wrapped securely in a thick navy blanket. His posture was totally composed, yet every muscle in his shoulders was coiled like a loaded spring, ready to unleash letha
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