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CHAPTER 43– COLLATERAL BOUNDARIES

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-06 22:52:33

SIENNA’S POV

“I’m sorry… I’m not in the mood,” I said, forcing my tone to stay even, even though my nerves were a mess under my skin.

The air in the room felt heavier. The candles burned low, their flames barely breathing. The faint scent of iron and incense mixed in the air — sharp, strange, and suffocating.

Across the table, Cosette tilted her head slowly, like a cat watching a mouse it wasn’t sure whether to play with or devour. Her smile didn’t reach her eyes. “Not in the mood?” she repeated softly, like she couldn’t believe what she’d just heard. “A true Luna would never say that. A true Luna would understand the importance of a blood ritual.”

I swallowed, trying to hold my ground. Her voice had that same velvet poison that could turn even a threat into something that sounded graceful.

“I understand the importance,” I said, keeping my chin high, even as my heart kicked against my ribs. “I just… need a moment.”

Cosette’s expression sharpened, her lips curving into a slow, cold smi
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