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Chapter XXV : Of Reckless Words and Promises Kept

작가: Intana Meisya
last update 게시일: 2025-09-05 19:54:07
Rebecca’s POV

By the time Gideon finally let me catch my breath, my arms were trembling too much to lift the practice sword again.

The guards had long since melted back into their posts, leaving us alone in the yard, though I could still feel their eyes on us from the walls. Gideon didn’t seem to notice—or maybe he just didn’t care.

“You lasted longer than most recruits your first day,” Gideon said, his tone softer than the words themselves.

“High praise, Commander.” I flopped down onto the
Intana Meisya

Dear readers, welcome to Chapter 25—where swords, simmering tension, and dangerously heart-flipping glances collide. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when someone says all the wrong things at all the right moments, this chapter is basically a case study.

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