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Chapter 44 — Sovereign Heart

Author: Sapphire
last update publish date: 2026-10-13 03:13:31

The morning light cut through the towering glass walls of the master suite, painting the room in soft amber hues. I lay still, my breathing synchronized with the soft, steady rhythm of Sheba sleeping against my chest. Her frame, light and delicate yet harboring a mind far sharper than anyone in this superficial city could fathom, fit perfectly into the curve of my body.

I looked down at her dark sweeping lashes, her lips parted slightly in absolute peace. I had spent my entire life conquering m
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