Chapter 29: Shadows of Choice“I froze. Ang puso ko, parang huminto sa dibdib ko—at sa doorway, may isang bagong panganib na tumitig sa amin, parang nagbabantang wasakin ang lahat.”I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe. Ang dibdib ko, parang pampasabog sa lakas ng tibok. Torren’s hand was still on mine, tight, possessive, his warmth grounding me… pero hindi sapat. Ang lalaki sa doorway, bagong threat, matindi, malamig—parang may hawak na secret na puwedeng sirain kami sa isang iglap.“Freya…” Torren’s voice was low, dangerous, almost a growl. “Stay behind me.”“Hindi,” I shot back, my voice trembling but firm. “I’m not hiding anymore.”His eyes softened for a split second, just enough for me to see pride there. “Fine,” he whispered, almost to himself.The man stepped forward. Mas matanda. Malamig. Every step he took screamed authority. “Villanueva,” he said, eyes locking on Torren. “You’ve caused enough trouble.”I felt a surge of something—fear, yes—but also a strange rush of adrenali
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