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Chapter 11: The Reckoning

Penulis: A.E.F
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-07-10 18:31:23

Kaelen's tent was warm, lit by oil lamps that cast dancing shadows across the canvas walls. Seraphina stood in the center, her hands clasped in front of her, her heart pounding with a mixture of fear and anticipation.

She had played her part perfectly. She had surrendered. She had given Kaelen exactly what he wanted.

Now she just had to wait for the trap to spring.

"Such a brave wolf," Kaelen murmured, circling her like a predator sizing up its prey. "Coming here alone. Offering yourself to me
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