The Blackthorn Manor seemed to stretch endlessly at night, every corridor a labyrinth of cold stone, flickering torchlight, and hidden eyes. Julia had walked these halls a thousand times, but tonight, every shadow seemed to whisper, every floorboard groan threatened discovery.She paused in a darkened hallway, pressing her back against the wall. Her wolf, Elara, shifted restlessly in her mind. Patience. Observe. Wait for the right moment.Julia nodded. We survive tonight, and we learn. That is enough.Her hands brushed against the cold stone, tracing the cracks and seams. Over the past days, she had discovered something crucial: the manor, though imposing, was full of weaknesses — hidden passages, unsecured doors, servants' corridors, and overlooked windows. Every detail she memorized was a thread she might one day use.But for now, the threads were only for observation. Survival first. Revenge…later.Alan's Obsession TightensFrom the shadows, she could feel him. Alan's presence, a p
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