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Chapter 56

Author: Elizabeth
last update publish date: 2026-02-17 07:43:13

Cora’s POV

The next morning, I almost didn’t go.

I woke before dawn, staring at the ceiling, replaying last night over and over again.

The laughter.

The softness.

The way the Queen looked at me like I was something fragile and precious all at once.

It was easier fighting rogues.

Emotions were messy.

Emotions required trust.

And trust had never exactly been my strong suit.

Still, when the first light spilled across my room, I forced myself up.

If I was going to do this, I
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