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Chapter 10: The Fortress

Author: Ella Ethel
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-09-22 19:17:54

The marble foyer felt completely devoid of oxygen the moment Edward turned his back to pour his drink.

Charlotte stood frozen at the base of the sweeping glass staircase, her pulse thrashing against her ribs. A very long year. His whispered threat still echoed in her ears, sending a confusing, entirely unwelcome flush of heat straight to her core. She gripped her velvet clutch, took a deep breath to steady her trembling legs, and began the long climb up the stairs.

She found the double doors
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