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Chapter 9

Auteur: Nancy Grey
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From the other side of the table, Rhys caught my eye. His expression was different from the others—not cold or judgmental. He gave me a small, reassuring smile, and while it didn’t make the anxiety disappear, it was enough to steady me just a little.

“Come in,” Kai said, his deep voice cutting through the tense silence like a knife.

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves, and stepped into the dining room. The sound of my footsteps seemed louder in the silence that followed my entrance. My heart pounded so loudly in my chest that I was sure everyone could hear it.

The room was enormous, with a table so long it seemed to stretch endlessly. The silverware sparkled under the chandelier, and the air smelled faintly of roasted meat and herbs. Everyone seated at the table paused, their conversations coming to an abrupt halt as all eyes turned toward me.

I scanned the room quickly, my stomach tightening. All the chairs were taken except one—the one right next to Zara. Of course, it
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