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Chapter 248

Author: Aena Zahid
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-26 23:56:23
Zoe's POV

Xavier and I exchanged glances.

"Wait, you went back?" Xavier's voice was sharp with disbelief. "When? Why would they send you there? How am I only finding out about this now? I asked Jacob about you every time I could." He looked torn. His heart sank as he realized one of his most trusted friends had gone through brainwashing and who knows what else—while he had no idea. He felt like he’d failed Luca, just like he had failed to protect Maisie.

Luca’s voice was steady, but his words hit hard. "Jacob didn't know I was there. They sent me as a spy, remember? I didn’t exactly walk in announcing my return. I might’ve forgotten, but my handler knew I was on the run from the council after helping Maisie escape. There wasn’t going to be a warm welcome for me."

"So, how did you get into their territory if everyone was after you?" I asked, trying to piece things together.

Luca took another long drink of water before answering. "I used the underground tunnels from wartime. I had no ide
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