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Liz’s POV

I sat curled on the floor near the fireplace, knees hugged to my chest and cried harder than I ever had in my life.

Everything that had happened over the past few days—it was too much. I could not hold it in any longer.

I had always believed, deep down, that if something happened to me… someone would come. That Lumian would feel it. That my parents would sense something was wrong.

But no one came.

And Diana… maybe she didn’t even know I was gone. She had her own life now. A mate. Responsibilities. I knew she cared. She was my best friend, but she couldn't see me I didn't blame her for that. She had her own life.

I wiped the tears from my cheeks with shaking hands.

Arthur kept his eyes on me, watching as though if he looked away for a second, I might disappear forever.

The room was quiet, with just the fire crackling behind me. I sat there, trying to pull myself together, but everything felt like it was falling apart again.

I turned to him, asking softly. “Can I stay here to
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