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Chapter 78

Author: Joe Michael
last update publish date: 2026-09-24 03:01:55

The King They Betrayed

Rowan’s POV

The decree slipped from my hand. Rowan Nightshade is hereby declared a threat to the Northern Crown. I looked at Kael, my hands shaking. “They want me.” Kael stepped closer. “They want to use you.”

My mother moved beside me. “They're following the plan.” Kael turned to her.

“Whose plan?” She hesitated. Then she said, “Damon.”

A deep silence fell the courtyard. Garrick looked at the sealed gates. “You're certain?”

“My son was rejected publicly,” Elara said. “Hi
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