Valeria The walls of the war room seemed to close in around me as I stood at the head of the table, watching my council members, warriors, and most trusted allies file out. They carried the weight of my decision on their shoulders, just as I carried the burden of their faith—or lack thereof—on mine. The air was thick with tension, and I could feel the fractures forming beneath the surface, ready to split open if I made the wrong move.I clenched my fists, feeling the pulse of the mate bond tug at me, a constant reminder of the emotional rift growing between me and those who should have been my strength. Kade, Rylan, Aiden—each of them represented a piece of the whole I was supposed to be, and yet I was standing here, more alone than ever.The door closed behind Kieran, who was the last to leave, but he paused, turning back to look at me. His expression was guarded, and I could tell he was holding back the words that hovered on the tip of his tongue.“Kieran,” I said quietly, my voice
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