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Chapter 12—Unexpected Encounters

Author: Roanabellina
last update publish date: 2026-08-12 14:29:24

Celeste's POV

The morning after the ceremony preparations talk felt different from most mornings. Lighter. Like something good was already sitting just around the corner and the week just needed to catch up with it.

Saturday felt close in a way I was not used to things feeling close without also feeling frightening.

I was dressed by eight and downstairs before either of them expected me, which genuinely surprised all three of us and made Jason say something about miracles.

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