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First Trust

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The hallway felt colder the moment Dante stepped into it.

I followed him before I could stop myself.

"Elena," he said sharply without turning, "I told you to stay inside."

"And I told you yesterday I'm stubborn."

That earned me a brief glance over his shoulder—dark eyes, unreadable. Then he continued walking.

Two guards stood at the far end of the corridor, exactly where I had heard the voices moments ago. The moment they saw Dante approaching, both men straightened instantly. Respect.
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