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Penulis: Inyekwe Richard
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CHAPTER 20

ADRIANNA’S POV

***End of flashback***

My chest tightened, my breaths coming out in short quick silent gasps to keep up with the overwhelming surge of fear and panic that enveloped me as I struggled to push that dreadful memory to the back of my mind. That was a nightmare I didn’t want to remember again for as long as I lived.

The pain, the agony, the misery, the torment, the despair that came with it was so raw and vicious it felt like razor blades dragging through my chest.

“Once you enter, get on the bed immediately, lie on all fours, and spread your legs for him. There is no need for formalities or long stares. JUST GET ON THE BED.”

The older maid’s voice rang in my head like a cursed chant I dared not act against, pulling me back to reality.

I suddenly realized that I was in Alpha Nolan’s chamber. To serve him. I had almost forgotten. I had wasted too much time replaying that dreadful thought and now, he might punish me for it. I just hoped he was still caught up with
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