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Chapter 13: The Oath

Penulis: Max Shinabery
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-07-22 11:35:29

Maeve

A dark, pleased expression crossed Ronan's face.

He liked that.

The bastard genuinely liked being threatened.

Aldric raised his staff again. “Enough.” The single word rang with ancient authority, as undeniable as gravity. Even Ronan, for all his dominance, stepped back, though every muscle in his body remained coiled and alert.

The rest of the names were announced in turn. I barely heard them, just distant echoes.

Lyra stood rigid beside me. The easy confidence she’d radiated earlier ha
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