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Chapter Seven: Terms Of Coexistence

Penulis: Nenye Mark
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-21 03:01:02

The lights surged back on with a harsh, metallic flicker.

For a split second, Lila could only hear her own heartbeat: loud, choking, frantic. Then the room sharpened around her. Eli’s nightlight glowed soft pink against the wall, and the penthouse seemed to inhale after holding its breath too long.

Dominic moved first.

He crossed the room with a suddenness that startled even the guards and yanked open the partially closed door at the end of the hall. Lila followed, pulse pounding so hard it felt like it pressed against her skin.

“Eli!” she gasped, frantic.

A tiny whimper answered from behind the curtains.

She lunged forward, pushing past Dominic before he even finished pulling them aside.

There he was, curled into the small space behind the drape, little knees pulled to his chest, shaking so hard she felt it before she touched him.

“Oh, baby,” Lila’s voice cracked as she scooped him into her arms, holding him like she needed to prove he was real.

Eli buried his face in her neck. “Momm
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