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Under the Surface

Penulis: Little Rose
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-09-28 23:40:37

Ember Frost’s POV

As we made our way back to the palace, my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. My father’s words kept replaying in my head: one day, I’d be expected to lead the nation, relying on the support of the Dukes. The responsibility felt overwhelming, but my excitement was driven by something else entirely. I couldn’t stop imagining the moment when I’d finally be Queen—and how Orion, the ever-stubborn man, would have no choice but to follow every word I said.

Lost in my thoughts, I sudd
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