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Act 1: Queen's Rook - Chapter 10
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Sienna
/“I hope one day… you’ll love me as much… as you love Dante’s ghost….”/
These words echo in my mind as I approach my villa, and the guilt gnaws away at my insides. I don’t know how I am going to make this up to Christian, but I think he deserves a lot more than just one kiss after two years of courting.
I don’t see Dario and Serena’s cars outside the villa; however, I do see Nico standing by his car and watching the driveway. He kills the cigarette in his hand when he sees me and waves at me before walking over.
“Hey, Nico,” I greet him as I get out. He sees the blood on my dress and frowns.
“What the fuck happened? Are you okay?” He asks. I don’t have time for fake concern, so I nod and continue on my way.
Nico runs up behind me and pulls me by the wrist. “There’s something you should know about Drakos,&r
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