Elena’s POVThe moonlight bathed the terrace, casting a silver glow on everything.I looked into Kael's eyes.There was none of Aiden's old indifference, none of his false promises. Only sincere, unwavering resolve."I need time to think," I finally said."No, you don't," Kael shook his head. "Elena, you've been thinking for three years."He was right.For three years, we had fought side-by-side, conquering one rival after another.He had never once let me down, never betrayed me, never treated me as a pawn to be sacrificed."Alright," I nodded.A look of surprise and joy flashed in Kael's eyes. "You agree?""I agree to try," I corrected him. "But I have conditions.""Name them.""We are equal partners. I have an equal say in every decision.""Of course.""I will not change how I work. I am still the cold strategist.""That's the woman I love."I looked at him, my heart set, and rose on my toes.Our lips met under the moonlight.The kiss wasn’t one of wild passion. It was a seal. A
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