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Chapter 13: Conspiracy of One

Author: Kesi King
last update publish date: 2026-05-24 07:29:09

Killian’s POV

I watched the revolving glass doors spin, and Elena disappear into the streets, leaving nothing behind but the ghost of her presence.

"Killian, darling, are you even listening to me?"

Vivian’s voice cut through the fog in my mind, pulling me back to the reality of where I stood. I forced my eyes away from the exit, down to where Vivian’s hand was still resting on the lapel of my jacket.

She was smiling, her eyes bright with excitement, completely oblivious to the fact that my he
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