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A Part Of Me

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Sebastian POV

This is a place where shadows thrive, and we are stepping right into the darkness.

This city operates by its own rules, a shadowy underworld where anything illegal is not just tolerated but thrives. Every step here feels precarious, and I’m on edge as we step into the shop. I keep Celine close, my hand resting protectively on her lower back as my eyes scan the room.

The shop’s interior is as grimy as the city itself, dimly lit with flickering overhead lights that buzz faintly. Shelves line the walls, cluttered with all manner of strange and unidentifiable objects. The air smells stale, with a faint metallic tang that makes my nostrils flare.

At the counter sits Austin, a wiry man with sharp eyes that flicker with intelligence—and greed. He rises slowly, his movements deliberate, a sly smile spreading across his face.

“King Sebastian,” he drawls, his tone both mocking and intrigued. “Not who I expected to walk into my fine establishment.” He chuckles, leaning on the count
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