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CHAPTER 11: Aftermath

Autor: Zerath
last update Data de publicação: 2026-03-19 21:28:29

The walk back to Silvermoon feels longer than it should.

Maybe because I'm exhausted down to my bones. Maybe because every step reminds me of walking this same path days ago, broken and bleeding, not knowing if I'd survive. Maybe because Damian hasn't said a word since we crossed the border.

He walks beside me, I suggested him for walk instead of car because I want feel my freedom. his close enough that our shoulders almost brush. The metal box with the evidence is tucked under his arm. His jaw
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