Elara Sofia stood on our porch, a gun held steady in her hand, her expression calm in a way that frightened me more than any amount of anger could have. "Elara," she said. "It's nice to finally meet you in person." "Sofia, please—" "You have no idea how long I've waited for this exact moment." "Sofia, let's talk this through calmly." "Step aside, Alexander," she said, ignoring me completely. "Never," Alexander said, refusing to move from where he stood between us. "I will kill you both if I have to." "Then do it," he said, his voice steady despite the danger standing directly in front of him. I stepped forward, ignoring the way Alexander's hand shot out to stop me. "Sofia, please listen to me." "Don't," Alexander said sharply. "Sofia, listen to what I have to say." "Don't do this, Elara," Alexander warned again. I looked directly at Sofia, keeping my voice as steady as I could manage despite the fear coursing through me. "Sofia, I understand that you're angry. I unders
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