As for the soulmate who could turn the pendant red, he had never appeared.Years passed, and Metis forgot all about it. She accepted this as her life—a life devoted entirely to the study of Revarian medicine. She existed to serve. Then, a fire erupted, and she came perilously close to death.As the flames threatened to consume her, Metis realized she harbored one regret—she wished she had a protege to pass her knowledge to.At that moment, a towering figure crashed through the walls. Light seemed to shine upon him, bright and unstoppable.A deep, commanding voice filled her ears. "Don't be afraid. I'm getting you out!"Before she could react, Sebastian scooped her into his arms. In that instant, the flames seemed powerless to touch her.In a flash, they were outside. She was safe.Breathing in the fresh air and watching the inferno from a distance, Metis felt as if she were still dreaming. The man set her down gently. She opened her mouth to thank him, but he was already gone, s
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