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Chapter 8:The Shadow of a Legacy

Author: Mariah white
last update publish date: 2026-03-30 18:29:12

The air between them was suddenly filled with tension. Killian didn't loosen his grip on Faith’s shoulders, but his fingers twitched. He looked around the Academy gates, noting the lingering students and the security cameras.

“Get in the car, Faith,” he said, his voice dropping into that low, command-tone that usually brokered no argument.

No!”Not until you tell me why Silas thinks you're hiding my mother's life from me,” Faith challenged.

Killian’s jaw tightened. Not with anger but the fact th
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