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Chapter 126

Author: OYINDUN
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-07 22:29:34

Xenra

After a while of staring at Asher's face, I heaved a sigh of relief and stood up to leave.

He was sleeping soundly now, like a little baby; the strain on his face had given way for a semblance of serenity.

After adjusting the blanket to his neck, I got ready to leave. As soon as I turned around, my gaze fell on the vampire queen, who had just walked into the room.

"That was quite impressive." She stated as she closed up the distance between us, a broad smile curling her lips as she stared at me.

The sight of my body standing right before me filled me with a great sense of sadness. My gaze swept through her, and I saw my body as graceful as ever.

My brows creased slightly as I stared into her eyes, searching for whatever might give her away or reveal a little sign of guilt, but she maintained an impeccable expression.

Unlike what I had expected, her eyes glinted with warmth; there was no awkwardness in her smile as though she had nothing to hide.

"I must say you did a good job."
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