RaeDusk settled over the palace, casting an orange glow across the open field.I stood at the edge of the clearing, my heart pounding as Damien stepped forward. I rushed to his side, clutching his arm.“Damien, please,” I begged, my voice trembling. “There has to be another way to end this. Fighting won’t solve anything.”He turned to me, his expression softening for just a moment.“Rae,” he said, brushing a strand of hair from my face, “I have to do this. For you. For us. I can’t let Von keep you here.”“But—”“No,” he cut me off gently. “Trust me.”Before I could say more, Von’s growl cut through the air.“Step away from him, Rae,” he commanded.Reluctantly, I let go of Damien and stepped back, my heart shattering as I moved away. Von’s gaze lingered on me for a moment before he turned his attention to Damien.“You know it’s never too late to surrender,” Von said, positioning himself in front of Damien.“I should be the one telling you that,” Damien replied.“I like your bravery, y
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