Serana's POVThe young woman arrived at our support center just past dawn, her expression carrying visible, considerable fear despite evident, desperate courage that had brought her this considerable distance seeking help."My name is Wren," she said, voice trembling despite her continued, evident effort toward composure. "I need—I heard you help Guardians in harmful bonds. I need help, please."I settled her carefully within our quiet, considerable meeting space, old recognition building, steady given everything painfully familiar about her evident, considerable distress. "Tell me what's happening," I said gently, genuine compassion evident beneath my continued, careful attention."My mate," she began, voice breaking with overwhelming, considerable emotion, "he's controlling everything—where I go, who I speak with, and even what I'm permitted to think or believe. When I tried raising concerns about our reform council's new protections, he became genuinely frightening, threatening con
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