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053 | Guilt Before Doomsday.

Penulis: Gigi Grey
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-06 23:01:52

E L E A N O R

The days leading up to the ball's preparations have been nothing short of chaotic and eventful. I watch as the maids carefully pull back the clothing rack, revealing an array of dresses that Gertrude, my stylist, had meticulously selected for me. The room is filled with the faint rustling of fabric and the soft hum of quiet conversation, but my focus remains on the dresses themselves—each one promising a different version of myself, each one vying for my attention.

I keep changing in and out of them, trying to find the perfect fit, the right look, the one that feels just right. I should be used to this by now—after all, I was born into this life of royalty, into endless choices and expectations—but somehow, it still feels unfamiliar. Like a game I can't quite master. And yet, he's here.

Perseus is sitting outside the closet, his posture relaxed but his gaze unwavering. His eyes are fixed on my body as if I am some prized possession, something he’s been waiting to see, so
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