~Victor’s Territory – Southern Lands~ Victor stood on the balcony of his new home, looking out over land that was supposed to be his reward. It should have felt like success. But instead, it felt empty. “Governor?” his new assistant said from the doorway. “The Council representatives are here for the inspection.” “Tell them I’ll be down soon.” The assistant left, and Victor stayed on the balcony, holding a glass of wine he couldn’t drink. He kept seeing her face. Selene, lying on the throne room floor, her silver eyes lifeless. He had rejected her once. Treated her like she meant nothing. And later, he helped the Council kill her. All for this, he thought, looking at his estate. Land, a title, power… A knock came at the door. “I said I’d be down soon—” “This isn’t about the inspection,” a woman said. A voice he recognized. Victor turned and saw Morgana standing in the doorway. “How did you get past my guards?” “Please. Your guards are weak,” she said, walking in like
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