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The Scars That Remain
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Kaelan didn’t answer right away. He stared into the darkness, his thoughts a tangled web of fear and hope. Finally, he turned to her, his expression serious. “What if it’s both?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Rhea frowned, tilting her head slightly as she studied him. "Both what?" she asked, though her tone was cautious, as if she already knew the answer but needed him to say it aloud. Kaelan's jaw tightened, his hands curling into fists at his sides. "What if I’m both the protector they need... and the monster they fear?" The words hung in the air between them, heavy and raw, and for a moment, neither of them spoke. The dim light from the moon filtered through the window, casting long shadows across his face. Rhea stepped closer, her voice soft but firm. "You're not a monster, Kaelan. Not anymore." "How can you be so sure?" he shot back, his voice suddenly sharp as he turned to face her fully. "You’ve seen what I was. You’ve heard the stories. I ruled with f
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