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Chapter 7

Penulis: Athena David
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-03 22:40:27

The crash echoed through the palace like thunder.

Verath’s hand tightened around Elara’s waist instinctively. His body shifted, placing himself between her and the door without conscious thought.

“You stay here,” he said.

She shook her head immediately. “No.”

“Elara—”

“If there’s danger inside the palace, I’m safer with you.”

He hesitated. He hated that she was right.

“Stay close,” he ordered.

They moved into the corridor. Guards rushed past, shouting. The sound had come from th
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