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Chapter 177: The Devil’s Bargain

Anney GW
last update Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12.03.2026 14:37:57

[Alice’s POV]

Camilla cried herself to sleep in my arms, exhausted from the long journey and the emotional turmoil. I laid her gently on the cot, covering her with the stiff wool blanket. Watching her sleep, her breathing steady and rhythmic, was the only peace I’d felt in days.

But I couldn't rest.

I carefully slid off the bed, gritting my teeth against the sharp protest of my lower back. The pain was a constant companion now, a dull, throbbing reminder of the war waging inside my womb. I pace
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