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Masquerade of Chains

Author: Ricky_writes
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Chapter Nineteen

I woke in his bed.

The silk still clung to my skin, and the memory of his hands haunted every inch of me. Shame pressed heavily, but underneath it, a restless ache throbbed, as though my body still begged for him.

If I had to bleed for it, I would.

The thought circled, cruel and sweet, until the chamber door opened and he stood there, all fire and command.

Kael’s gaze swept over me like a predator sizing up prey.

“Up,” he said.

I sat, heart lurching. “Why?”

His lips curved, dangerous and knowing. “Because the world is waiting. And the court must see you.”

Panic hit me. “No, not today. Not after”

He crossed the room in three long strides, tilting my chin with fingers that refused to let me look away.

“You think chains exist only in my chambers?” His voice was soft, ruthless. “No, little dove. They’re everywhere. And today, you’ll wear them for all to see.”

I trembled. “They will see.”

“They already do,” he whispered. “But today, they’ll know.”
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