Marrying My Ex’s Billionaire Uncle.
Without hesitation, Ethan accepted the lion key.
Henry took the raven.
Eleanor accepted another.
One by one, Marcus, Olivia, Samuel, Gabriel, Richard, Elias, Jonathan, Victor, and Captain Nora each took a key.
Twelve people.
Twelve keys.
One promise.
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Outside, the first enemy boats reached the shore.
The Hall’s bells rang continuously.
Not in panic.
In warning.
The lead Archivist looked at Amelia.
“There is one final secret.”
He led her behind the circular table to an ancient mosaic set into the floor.