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The New Enemy

Author: Pretty Betty
last update publish date: 2026-06-06 06:13:36

Chapter 12: The New Enemy

The morning after the attack dawned gray and heavy, matching the fear that had settled deep in my bones.

I barely slept. Sophia had woken up twice during the night crying, and each time I held her until she drifted off again. Lucian had stayed in the room with us for a while, sitting in the armchair like a silent sentinel, but eventually left to coordinate with security.

Now, as sunlight filtered weakly through the curtains, I watched my da
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