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Chapter 61: A Different Kind of Home

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-07-20 15:51:00

Lucien reached them first, closing the distance in a few quick strides. Relief was plain on his face despite the calm expression he tried to maintain.

"You were gone longer than we expected," he said.

Evren smiled. "I was starting to think we'd never hear the end of it."

"You won't."

Rosalie crossed her arms, though the worry in her eyes betrayed the stern look she was attempting. "You disappeared behind a door that sealed itself shut. You could've at least warned us before vanishing into an an
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