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Chapter Twenty One: Ghost of his cruelty

作者: Dew's Quill
last update publish date: 2025-05-09 16:20:03

The midday sun streamed through the arched windows of Kaelen's private dining room, bathing the space in a warm, golden glow. Elara sat opposite him, a delicate porcelain plate before her piled high with roasted pheasant, glazed carrots, and fluffy, herbed couscous. But her appetite was a shy thing, easily frightened.

Kaelen watched her, his usually playful emerald eyes clouded with concern. "Elara, you need to eat. For them," he murmured, gesturing lightly towards her stomach.

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