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Chapter 141

Auteur: Sera Veyne
last update Date de publication: 2026-11-03 12:40:19

Mirael's scream echoed through the chapel, and the silver ring in Adrian's hand began burning as though something beneath the earth had recognized its return. He dropped to one knee, not releasing the ring, while a sharp pulse travelled through the stone beneath our feet. The light around the guardian symbol flickered, and the air filled with a pressure that made every breath difficult.

I reached Mirael before she fell. Her hands were pressed against the mark beneath her collarbone, and silver
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