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Chapter 143: A Ray of Hope

Author: Anna Kendra
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-30 15:06:36

Castiel’s P.O.V

“Y-You…you—”

I try to speak, but my voice betrays me. I can’t form proper words, let alone sentences. If this was the effect of the circle of power around Damien and Elijah…then what was Damien going through inside of it?

Dominic kneels down beside me, his expression kind and regretful. “I’m here. I know I’m late, but this time, I didn’t want to disappoint Damien like I had my entire life.”

The world still feels hazy, my head spinning with the remnants of pain, but I cling to the words Dominic just spoke. *He didn’t want to disappoint Damien.* That’s why he’s here. That’s why he’s risking everything to help now.

I’ve always known Dominic had power—his quiet strength, the way he could always stay calm in the most chaotic situations—but I never expected this. Never expected him to come for us. For

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