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CHAPTER THIRTY

Penulis: Raven Sinclair
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-19 19:15:37

{Lyra}

I jerked away from Dominic, and at the same time, my heart slammed against my ribs as my fingers flew to the ruby pendant. I was so scared, my pulse screamed in my ears, drowning out the sudden silence.

Dominic stared at me, his brow furrowed, and his mouth parted in shock. I could see it; the flicker of confusion quickly replaced by concern.

He took a step back with his hands raised like I was a cornered animal. “Evangeline…” His voice had dropped an octave. “What just happened?”

“Think.” My mind spun. “Say something, anything!”

“I’m sorry,” I blurted out, “I didn’t mean to react like that.” I said, looking away and blinking hard to keep my expression soft. “It’s just… this necklace was a gift from my father. He gave it to me just before he—” My voice cracked, and I stopped, hoping he would buy it.

Dominic’s shoulders dropped, and his gaze softened; his stormy gray eyes were now clouded with guilt. “I had no idea.”

“It’s fine,” I murmured, offering him a weak smile. “But if i
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    {Lyra}It was strange how my heart fluttered over something as simple as a “surprise.”Dominic didn’t give me much to work with, just that boyish smirk and that annoying, delicious mystery in his eyes. Honestly, I was too curious for my own good. What could he possibly pull off in just an hour? Then again… he was Dominic Bloodhound. That man could probably turn a field of weeds into a rose garden if he snapped hard enough.Isaac still hadn’t returned from wherever it was Regina had decided to take him and Odessa to, and so I had no one to talk my nerves out with. I headed back to the room alone, and as I turned the corner toward my door, I nearly bumped into Mirabel. She was humming, carrying what looked like folded towels, and her usual cheerful smile was plastered on her face.“Mirabel!” I called out, stopping her.She whirled around, and her eyes lit up. “My lady!” she gasped a little too excitedly, “Do you need anything?” I offered her a sheepish smile. “Actually, I was wondering

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    {Dominic}I was already halfway down the hall with the tub of Rocky Road ice cream in my hand when I nearly collided with Mirabel as she exited my bedroom with her usual dramatic flair. She jumped slightly, then dipped into a bow with such speed I thought she might fold herself in half.“My lord,” she greeted breathlessly. “I’ve drawn your lady a bath and was just heading to inform the spa staff to prepare for her arrival.”I looked down at her, then glanced down at the melting tub of Rocky Road. For a moment, I imagined myself walking in there, handing her the ice cream, sitting beside her while she soaked in what I could only guess would be cucumber-scented bubbles, but something told me to let her breathe, she had been through so much already, she deserved to relax.“Good job,” I said instead, steadying my voice. “Take care of her, Mirabel. When she’s finished, let her know I’ll be in my study.”Mirabel gave a bright nod, but before she scurried off, I held out the tub. “And make s

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