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Chapter 131 : The Morning After

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Lena's POV

Dawn crept through the windows like an unwelcome guest.

I had not slept. Could not sleep. Every time I closed my eyes I saw the destruction. I saw my secret exposed to the world. Saw Tormund's anticipation flickering in his eyes. Saw everything I had built for decades crumbling into dust.

Darion had stayed with me through the night. Just holding me. Not talking. Not offering empty reassurances. Just being there. Solid and real and the only thing keeping me from completely falling apa
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