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CHAPTER 149

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SHADOWS ON THE SHORE

Ivy’s POV

The beach shimmered under the late afternoon sun, golden light dancing on the waves, but Bella’s threat hung over me like a storm cloud ready to burst.

Her message from a month ago “Tomorrow’s your big day, Ivy. Shame it won’t go as planned.” still echoed in my head, sharp and taunting.

I stood at the edge of the ceremony setup, my bare feet sinking into the cool sand, my heart racing. Today was supposed to be perfect, the day Rowan and I rebuilt our forever.

Rowan’s hand found mine, his grip firm, grounding. “You okay?” he asked, his gray eyes scanning my face. He wore a crisp white shirt, sleeves rolled up, looking every bit the man I’d fallen for—strong, steady, mine.

I forced a smile, squeezing his hand back. “Just nerves. Bella’s got me jumpy.”

He frowned, his jaw tightening. “She’s locked up, Ivy. She can’t touch us here.” He nodded toward the guards stationed discreetly around the venue—black-suited figures blending into the surrounding
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