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Chapter Nine

Author: Rejoice Ezeh
last update publish date: 2026-02-13 20:15:35
Sunlight streamed through the curtains, warm against Miranda's face.

She blinked awake slowly, her body still heavy with exhaustion but her mind clearer than it had been in days. The bed was empty beside her. Lucas was gone.

Miranda sat up, looking around the room. A tray sat on the dresser with fresh bread, fruit, and tea. Steam still rose from the cup. Beside it, a note written in precise handwriting.

*Council meeting at noon. You're expected. - K*

Miranda picked up the note, reading it tw
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