Katie's POVWhen I opened my eyes, I didn’t recognize the ceiling above me at first. The faint shimmer of dawn spilled through the tall windows, painting the chamber in pale gold. My head was heavy, my body strangely warm, and for one terrifying instant, I thought I was still out by that lake with Lucifer keeping watch, the air thick with his unyielding presence.But no.This was my chamber. Our chamber. The familiar carvings along the wooden beams, the curtains billowing slightly from a night breeze, the quiet hum of the warding spells stitched into the walls—these anchored me. Still, my heart raced as if I had been startled from a nightmare.Instinct took over before thought. My hand darted to the left, seeking warmth, seeking someone.But there was no one there.I froze, panic lurching in my chest. My throat went dry, and I almost called his name aloud. Almost.Then—A low chuckle. Smooth, rich, and maddeningly smug.From my right..I whipped around, eyes wide, only to find Vladi
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