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Chapter 21

Author: J_Writes
last update publish date: 2026-07-10 22:09:40

Astrid’s Pov

Dena’s grip on my arm was so tight it felt like she was trying to break it. She dragged me through the corridors like I was a sack of potatoes, walking so fast I kept stumbling to keep up. My heart was still racing from the conversation with Talon, and now this.

“You can let go of my hand now,” I said, trying to pull away. “You’re hurting me.”

She only squeezed harder and kept dragging me. When we finally reached the courtyard, she suddenly dropped my arm and spun around to face me
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