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Chapter 48

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Aliyah

“Aunt Avery…” My voice was barely above a whisper, almost swallowed by the faint clinking of cutlery in the quiet dining room.

We sat across from each other, the golden glow from the chandelier spilling soft light across the polished wooden table. Shadows from the candle-like bulbs flickered gently, casting warmth on Aunt Avery’s face. The smell of roasted meat, herbs, and freshly baked bread filled the air, yet everything tasted bland to me. My stomach twisted as if it knew I wasn’t here to enjoy food.

The heaviness in my chest was unbearable. Every spoonful I forced down my throat seemed to harden into stone, pressing down on me like a weight I couldn’t shake.

“Yes, dear…” Aunt Avery’s voice broke through my storm of thoughts. She looked up from her plate with that gentle smile she always wore when she spoke to me. Her tone was soft, warm, nurturing, as if she could soothe away all the fear in the world if she chose to. But tonight, her kindness didn’t comfort me. It only mad
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    Aliyah“Aunt Avery…” My voice was barely above a whisper, almost swallowed by the faint clinking of cutlery in the quiet dining room.We sat across from each other, the golden glow from the chandelier spilling soft light across the polished wooden table. Shadows from the candle-like bulbs flickered gently, casting warmth on Aunt Avery’s face. The smell of roasted meat, herbs, and freshly baked bread filled the air, yet everything tasted bland to me. My stomach twisted as if it knew I wasn’t here to enjoy food.The heaviness in my chest was unbearable. Every spoonful I forced down my throat seemed to harden into stone, pressing down on me like a weight I couldn’t shake.“Yes, dear…” Aunt Avery’s voice broke through my storm of thoughts. She looked up from her plate with that gentle smile she always wore when she spoke to me. Her tone was soft, warm, nurturing, as if she could soothe away all the fear in the world if she chose to. But tonight, her kindness didn’t comfort me. It only mad

  • The Alpha's Princess   Chapter 47

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