LUNA AQUAMARINE’S POVWhen I heard the door open, I didn’t turn around. I just sat still at the edge of the bed. I’d left the note Esmeralda gave me folded on the dresser, tucked under a loose book—out of sight. But not out of mind.The door clicked shut.I heard him walk in.My skin prickled as his scent rolled over me. Still fresh—mint and smoke—but tonight, it carried something else. Regret, maybe. Exhaustion. I couldn’t bring myself to look until I felt him closer."Aquamarine," he said quietly.I turned.He stood there, eyes on mine, like he was searching for something in my expression. “I didn’t mean to scare you back there,” he said.I blinked. I could still remember the smell of blood and fire. The way his eyes glowed gold as they devoured me in the dark.He looked… inhuman.“It’s fine,” I lied.He raised a brow. “No. It’s not.”I looked down at my fingers. They were shaking again.He sighed and moved closer. “I wasn’t myself,” he continued. “That room isn’t meant for… ligh
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