Elara’s POVI did not answer Ruin’s question immediately.“Is it possible?”The words echoed between us, heavy and dangerous in a different way than bombs or bullets. The cradle, the pregnancy test, and my name are written on it.My mind tried to steady itself, but everything felt unstable. “No,” I said finally.My voice sounded distant even to me.“It is not possible.”Ruin did not relax. He studied my face carefully, as if searching for doubt.“You are certain?” he asked.“Yes,” I replied.There had been no intimacy. Not in that way. Not yet but the lie outside the gate was deliberate, calculated, and cruel.Axel cleared his throat. “The press already received anonymous tips,” he said. “By morning, rumors will spread.”Ruin’s jaw tightened. “This is escalation,” he said.“It is a strategy,” Axel corrected.Ruin did not argue.He looked down at me again, and something shifted in his expression.“This is not just about killing you anymore,” he said quietly. “They want to destroy you pu
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