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Chapter 39:Shadows that Linger.
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The forest trembled with an unnatural stillness. Even the wind had ceased its whispering, as if nature itself braced for what was to come. Selene’s pulse thundered in her ears as she stood at the edge of the ruined temple, her dagger clenched tight in her palm. The flickering torches lining the crumbling walls barely held back the darkness, their glow casting twisted shadows over the figures waiting inside.Elias stood at the center, draped in a cloak as dark as the abyss, his piercing gaze locking onto her with unsettling ease. Beside him, a row of armed warriors stood like statues, their expressions cold and unreadable. The air was thick with the scent of blood and damp stone, a warning of the battle yet to come.Selene took a cautious step forward, her breath shallow. Behind her, Ronan’s presence burned like a wildfire, his heat radiating against her back. He was struggling—she could feel it. His breathing was too heavy, his stance too rigid. The transformation was devouring him, p
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Selene hesitated only a moment before gripping Cassian’s outstretched hand. His grip was strong and sure as he pulled her up, his smirk barely concealing the flicker of something unreadable in his eyes.The moment she was on solid ground, she turned, reaching for Ronan. He looked at Cassian with pure distrust, but when she extended her hand, he took it. Together, she and Cassian pulled him up.Ronan barely got to his feet before he swayed, blood still seeping from his shoulder wound. Selene instinctively reached for him, steadying him against her side. He stiffened but didn’t pull away.Cassian raised an eyebrow. “So, he’s not just your bodyguard, then?”Selene shot him a glare. “Shut up.”Cassian chuckled, but before he could respond, the unmistakable sound of twigs snapping cut through the air.Selene spun, dagger in hand.Shadows moved through the trees.They weren’t alone.“Friends of yours?” Ronan muttered, his hand inching toward his blade despite his injury.Cassian’s expressio
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