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Chapter 13

Author: Celia Imora
last update publish date: 2026-04-25 00:09:54

Kael took one step forward, then another. He didn’t stop at the border line, he crossed it. Slowly and deliberately while being watchful.

I stayed still. I didn't greet him nor did I acknowledge him. I just watched him like I would watch an approaching threat I already understood.

His gaze flicked over the camp first? Then it returned to me and stayed.

“Lyra.”

My name came out of his mouth like it carried weight it had no right to still hold.

I didn’t respond immediately not because I was scar
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