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CHAPTER 16: The Edge Of Power

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The Council chamber felt colder than before, though the early morning sun streamed in through the massive glass panels. Zaria crouched on the balcony, the bond thrumming in her chest like a living heartbeat, pulling her closer with every thrum of Lucien’s presence below. She could sense the tension in him, the rigid discipline masking the storm of emotions that always raged behind golden eyes.

She watched as he circled the Council, blade drawn, movements fluid yet precise. Each step was a message: control, dominance, and warning. But even as he maintained his composure, Zaria could feel the invisible thread connecting them vibrate violently. Every instinct screamed danger, but intertwined with that danger was an undeniable pull, a magnetic force that tethered her to him and whispered, I am yours. I am here.

Her chest tightened. The bond wasn’t just physical anymore—it was emotional, psychic, and maybe even something older, something supernatural she didn’t yet understand. The thoug
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✨ Author’s Note Zaria and Lucien have officially entered the Council arc—city, chambers, and magical stakes are all at full tilt! ⚡💛 The bond pulses stronger than ever, and the romance simmering under tension makes every glance and touch explosive. 💬 Reader Interaction: • How do you feel about Zaria stepping into danger with Lucien? Brave or reckless? • Can they control the bond together—or will it consume them? • Comment “Bonded” if you’re riding with this power couple through chaos! 🖤 Next part: Part 4 — Council confrontations escalate, Zaria faces new revelations about her powers, and the golden-eyed bond pushes their romance and supernatural tension into uncharted territory.

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