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69. No Secrets

[ELARA]

The journey back is a quiet one, save for the occasional hoot of an owl and the night breeze blowing about. Magnus remains silent as we walk, his steps heavy with unspoken thoughts. When we finally reach my chamber, he stops, his eyes refusing to meet mine. "Goodnight, Elara," he says simply, his voice devoid of its usual warmth.

I hesitate, a frown forming as I find my voice. "Mag—"

But he's already turning away, his back to me, a wall I can't breach.

Alistair’s eyes linger on me for a moment, a silent question in their depths, before he bows and decides to follow his alpha. I swallow the disappointment that rises within me, forcing myself to walk away too. Maybe this is his retaliation for how I avoided having a conversation with him earlier in the corridors. But that was different. It was about us. What I wish to say now is about so much more.

The door to my chamber closes behind me with a soft click, sealing me in the oppressive silence. I shiver with fear, walking into the
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