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chapter 192

Author: Phoebe
last update publish date: 2026-09-05 16:34:48

The voice faded, but the room remained unnaturally still.

Zara stared at the pool. The water had gone completely quiet again, as though nothing had happened.

Kael hadn't moved. His hand was still wrapped around hers, his thumb pressed against her knuckles.

"Did you hear that?" Zara asked.

"Yes." His answer came too quickly.

She looked at him. "You know that voice."

Kael's jaw tightened. "I've heard it before."

"Where?"

He didn't answer.

"Kael." She called out.

He rubbed a hand over his face, l
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