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Masquerade Ball Part 1

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December 1st arrived cloaked in gray skies and a bitter wind that blew through the heart of the city like a warning. At the top floor of the Blackwell Penthouse, plans were unfolding with clockwork precision. The masquerade ball, what had once been an idea turned tradition whispered in the shadow of grief by Blackwell Senior, was now a weapon, a statement, a performance designed to draw out enemies hiding behind titles and veils.

Frederick stood in front of the tall window, arms crossed over his chest, watching the world below. His reflection stared back at him in the glass appearing sharper now, darker. There was a fire in his eyes that hadn't been there months ago. Power sat heavy on his shoulders, and this time, he was no longer hiding his claws. The ball was his move. His arena. Every name on that guest list would be there for a reason-alliances, enemies, loose ends, and ghosts.

"The theme is deception," he said, his voice low as Luke and Amelia entered the room. "Make sure the ir
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