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Chapter 86: The Puppeteer's Game
Lyra's POV
The aftermath of the battle hangs heavy in the air as Xander and I pore over the contents of Elder Thorne's secret archive. The musty scent of ancient parchment mingles with the metallic tang of blood still clinging to our clothes. My fingers tremble slightly as I unfurl yet another scroll, the weight of each revelation threatening to crush me.
"Lyra," Xander's voice is tight with barely contained emotion. "Look at this."
I move to his side, my breath catching as I take in the document before us. It's a detailed timeline of our lives, annotated with cryptic symbols and notes in a language I don't recognize. But the implications are clear – every major event, every pivotal moment we thought was our own choice, has been meticulously planned and orchestrated.
"The day we met," I whisper, tracing a finger along the parchment. "The attack that killed your father. Even... even the first time we kissed."
Xander's jaw clenches, his eyes bu
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