Tamed By The Beast King
For a moment, I thought she might say more, but then she shook her head.
“I’ve already said too much,” she muttered.
Without another word, she grabbed her bucket and cloth, walking briskly to the door.
“Elise, wait—”
The door slammed shut behind her, leaving me standing there, my heart racing.
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After a quick shower, I emerged from the bathing chamber feeling more awake but no less rattled. The memory of Elise’s words lingered, heavy in my mind.
Tenth. Dead like the others.
I couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d stepped into something far bigger—and far darker—than I’d imagined.
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