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Chapter 66: But how?
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2025-02-21 01:05:52Aurora lay beside Lucian, her eyes tracing the sharp lines and softened edges of his face as he slept. His breathing was slow and steady, his expression peaceful—so different from the man who had fought for her just hours ago. She memorized every detail, committing them to memory.
There was no doubt now—she liked this man.
Her husband.
A man was full of secrets.
A man she still couldn’t fully trust.
She had thought she’d never open her heart again after what Ethan did to her. But Lucian was different. He had shattered her defenses without even trying, making her feel things she wasn’t sure she was ready for.
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