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Chapter 19 - Manipulating the Powerful

Author: Lissy
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Miles Carver’s POV

The rhythmic chant echoes through the thick stone walls, waking me from a restless sleep.

At first, it’s just a distant murmur, like the sound of a passing train. Then, as my mind claws its way to full consciousness, it becomes louder, sharper and more distinct.

My eyes flicker open, my brain sluggish from last night’s entertainment, and a dull ache pulses through my head from the shots I drank.

I sit up, disoriented, the taste of unfamiliar tea lingering on my tongue.

I stretch and glance toward the window. Through the thick curtains, I catch a glimpse of movement in the courtyard below.

A sea of disciplined bodies, marching in perfect formation, their synchronized steps in perfect harmony with the chant.

Tariq’s men.

“Ya Tariq! Ya Tariq! Ya Tariq!”

The words swirl in the air, vibrating through the floorboards and rattling the frame of the window.

I can’t help but grin.

Tariq’s theatrics have a certain flair, and there’s an undeniable pull
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