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Chapter 8 - The Training Begins
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2026-04-01 18:54:52
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Ariana’s POVThe moment we got back into the car, I knew something had changed.The air felt heavier.Thicker.Like a storm waiting to break.I sat quietly, my hands resting on my lap, fingers slightly stained despite how many times I had tried to clean them. My heart hadn’t calmed since the restaurant.It was still racing.Still panicking.Still waiting.Beside me, Damien said nothing.But somehow…That silence was louder than anything.I could feel it.His thoughts.His suspicion.His attention.Locked on me.The car moved smoothly through the quiet streets, the city lights flickering past the window. Everything outside felt normal.Inside?Nothing was.We arrived at the mansion.The doors opened.I stepped out first this time, needing space—air—anything to calm the tightness in my chest.But I didn’t get far.“Stop.”My steps froze instantly.Slowly… I turned.Damien stood a few steps behind me, his expression unreadable.But his eyes?Sharp.Focused.Dangerous.“Come with me.”Not
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My father stood next to me with his shoulders straight, and his face calm but agonizingly firm. He cleared his throat. “Damien… I owe you an explanation.”Damien didn’t respond. He was upset, with his hands crossed, his jaw set, and his eyes steadfastly focused on my father with a warning that was silent and simmering.My father proceeded with caution. “Alina, she vanished away just hours before the wedding. We have no idea where she is. Whether she is running or in hiding or something has happened to her. “ He paused, exhaling shakily. “The wedding was already set. Guests had arrived. The media was everywhere. To cancel would have been a scandal beyond the reach of any one here.”I stood still.Damien’s voice cut in sharply. “And what has that got to do with her?” He turned back his head, and looked at me before looking back at my father.My father swallowed. “Ariana… stepped in. She replaced Alina, under my direction. She had accepted to save the face of both families. When Alina ha
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