Betrayed by The Exchange
Summer stood in the doorway of Dominic's study, her chest rising and falling rapidly as if she had just sprinted through the entire castle. Her lips trembled slightly, and her eyes flickered with a mix of emotions—fear, frustration, and something else Dominic couldn't quite place.
He leaned back in his chair, his jaw tightening as he regarded her carefully. "What is it, Summer?" His voice was calm, though there was a clear edge of impatience.
She stepped inside, closing the door behind her, as if she were preparing to say something monumental. "I overheard your conversation with Coleman," she began, her voice soft but firm. "You're meeting with the Elders because of me, aren't you?"
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