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Chapter 8: The Wolf at the door

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last update 게시일: 2026-02-05 21:27:09

Elena's POV

The door closed behind Mira with a soft click that sounded like a prison lock sliding into place.

Kieran stood in the center of my chambers, filling the space with his presence in a way that made the enormous room feel suddenly small. He wore black as always, but tonight the clothing seemed more deliberate. The shirt was partially unlaced at the throat, revealing the strong column of his neck and the edge of a tattoo I had never noticed before. His hair was loose around his shoulder
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