Zara tossed restlessly in the large bed, the sheets twisted around her legs like restraints. Sleep had claimed her quickly after the chaotic day, but her mind refused to grant her peace. Once again, the Shadow King haunted her dreams.In the dream, the world was darker, colder. Moonlight barely pierced the thick canopy of ancient trees, casting long, jagged shadows across the forest floor. Zara’s back hit the rough bark of a massive oak with a dull thud. Her heart slammed against her ribs as Kael- no, the Shadow King- advanced on her with slow, predatory steps. His sickly yellow eyes, usually filled with dark desire, now gleamed with something colder. Hungrier. Unyielding."You cannot run from me forever, Zara Grey," he growled, his voice low and rough like gravel underfoot.He caged her in with powerful arms, one hand slamming against the tree beside her head. "The bond calls. Your body calls. And I will have what is mine."Zara’s breath came in short, panicked bursts. This was not
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