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6. When The Time Comes.

Author: LORA ASHLEY
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-03 00:16:41
AZRAELYRS

The scent of human grief is an acrid thing. Like bitter, smothering poison coiling between their lowly, degrading flesh and bones.

Dahlia carries this bitter poison within her, and I can see the pain contained in her icy ocean blue eyes.

But behind the grief, behind the venomous hatred in her eyes, there is something else that traps my attention. Something else far more valuable.

Potential.

Despite the dirt on her skin and face, my new queen-to-be meets my cold eyes without fear. I take in the way her chin is lifted. Bold and stubborn.

She is smart and demands what she wants. And clearly, I can see she is not one who gets afraid easily.

Even if she is pretending, well, it means that she is really, really good at it.

And who am I to let such a beautiful talent slip through my fingers at this time when I need such a gift the most?

Dahlia has boldly offered me a deal soaked in blood. To kill her step-siblings on our wedding day. Her words were spoken like a curse she l
LORA ASHLEY

Hi darlings, thank you so much for opening this book. This is a start of another amazing journey, so buckle your seatbelts tight and get ready to dive more into the world of sizzling romance, suspense, action, bitter villains, deadly games and manipulations, and a definite HEA!! This lovely ride demands your screams and venting in the comments, so never hesitate to share your thoughts and show your love! I really appreciate ;)

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