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Chapter 32: Can't Wait

Penulis: Solange Daye
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-16 08:59:59

Alora POV

It feels like it has been hours, but that can't be right. What if something has happened to Leonidas? I don’t think I could live with myself. No, I am catastrophizing. I am sure they have found Alfred and he is being questioned or better yet killed. Still, I can't calm this feeling of dread that has washed over me. It doesn't help that the stone around my neck is pulsing.

Bruno is by the door. His boyish, round face is wrinkled with worry. "I am sorry I didn't protect you against Evanora."

“It’s okay,” I dismiss him with a wave. "I have bigger things to worry about."

"She has never been allowed to touch us before," he continues. "I didn't think..."

"I said it is okay," I snap. "She didn't hurt me."

"Right," he whispers, hanging his head in shame.

"Don't do that," I groan.

Bruno glances up. "Do what?"

"Look sad," I sigh. "It's fine. There is no need to make me feel guilty."

He doesn’t wipe the puppy dog look off his face. I decide it is better not to look at him if I wan
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ah! I shouldn't have read this chapter yet! now the wait is going to kill me lol
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