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40. ARIANA
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2025-03-29 04:16:46Chapter 40: ARIANA
The first thing I thought of when I woke up was the vampires.
Their promise. Their demand. Their threat.
The night before had been tense. I had been awake for hours, listening to Xavier breathe beside me, feeling the weight of uncertainty pressing against my chest. The vampires had come to the border with a bargain—a simple exchange. Xavier for the safety of the werewolves. It wasn’t just an offer. It was a warning.
But Xavier had refused them. He had stood his ground, denying their claim over him, choosing us—choosing me and Aurora. He had promised.
And yet… something felt wrong.
I turned, reaching for him, expecting to feel the warmth of his body beneath my fingertips.
Cold sheets.
Empty space.
My stomach twisted, a slow, creeping unease crawling up my spine. I patted the space beside me, frowning. It was too cold. If
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