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Chapter 9: Leaving

Autor: Debbie Inks
last update Data de publicação: 2026-10-21 16:42:24

Aria's POV

“Are you really leaving today?” I asked as I entered the sitting room.

Lucian turned from the window. He wore a dark travelling coat, and through the glass, I could see two guards waiting beside his carriage.

“I have to. I've already postponed several meetings,” he replied.

“Of course. You're a prince. I suppose people notice when you disappear for days.”

“They certainly complain about it,” he answered with a smile.

I smiled as he pulled out a chair for me, but I remained standing. M
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