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CHAPTER 47

Author: Zeee Jibrin
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-28 22:05:29

The air was thick with tension as the group stumbled into the small, hidden cabin that Seraphina had arranged for their retreat. It was deep in the woods, far from any prying eyes, but not far enough for their peace of mind. Exhausted, Elena, Lucas, and Marcus collapsed onto the worn-out furniture, their minds still racing from the confrontation at the glade.

Lucas sat by the fireplace, staring into the flickering flames. His hands trembled as he pressed them against his face, trying to suppress the guilt that had begun to suffocate him. "I almost lost control back there," he whispered, the words barely audible.

Elena, sitting across from him, her body tense and her heart pounding, glanced at Lucas with concern. She could see the struggle in his eyes—the weight of what had happened. "You didn’t, though," she said softly. "You fought it. You stayed in control."

Lucas shook his head. "Barely. Reid almost broke me. If I had given in..." His voice trailed off as he thought about the possi
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