His Betrayal, His Regret
He rose from his seat, his expression unreadable, but there was a flicker of something warm in his gaze.
“You look stunning,” he said simply, his voice softer than I expected.
I didn’t respond, brushing past him without so much as a glance. My focus was elsewhere.
As I reached for my jewelry box, my fingers hovered over a simple silver bracelet tucked into the corner. It looked ordinary, unassuming, but I knew better.
I slipped it onto my wrist, turning it slightly until I felt the faintest click beneath my fingertips. Inside the clasp was a concealed blade—a small, sharp dagger that could be deployed in an instant.
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