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CHAPTER FIFTY THREE

Author: Judith GW
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-08-11 15:26:58

Talia’s POV

Two guards took hold of Viki by her arms and dragged her away from the stage. She struggled before giving up. Her heels scraped the floor, and her hair hung loose, now out of its elaborate updo. Her tears streaked her makeup into dark smudges, revealing her pale skin and dark circles under her eyes.

I felt sorry for Viki. She was so close to getting what she wanted. My wolf huffed, ‘She’s getting what she deserves. Don’t forget she threatened to kill us.’ I hadn’t forgotten and it didn’t make me feel any less sorry for her.

When Viki reached the aisle where I stood, her head whipped toward me. “This is all your fault!” she hissed, her voice now hoarse from screaming. “You promised me! You swore you’d let me have this! You’ll pay for this, Talia!”

I wanted to argue, to defend myself, but it wouldn’t matter. Viki wouldn’t believe me. There was nothing to say, nothing I would give her in return that would make this situation right for her. So, I stayed quiet, my gaze flat as
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