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Chapter Seven: The Engagement Party

Author: Luna Wolfmoon
last update publish date: 2026-06-11 09:12:37

A week after my return, the invitation arrived.

I should have refused.

That would have been the sensible thing to do.

The safe thing.

Instead, I found myself standing in front of a mirror while Lyra adjusted the sleeves of an elegant midnight-blue gown.

"You look beautiful."

I rolled my eyes.

"You have to say that."

"I absolutely do not."

Lyra stepped back.

"Mother and I spent two hours choosing this dress."

That explained everything.

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