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Fool me twice

last update publish date: 2026-06-11 17:20:39

SELENA’S POV

That evening, I lay on the bed, looking out the window to watch the sun setting. Lucian would be carrying out his plans when night falls.

Once he fails, I would be free from the fake mate bond and everything would go back to how it was supposed to be. I should be happy about that, right?

But no, I felt uneasy and strange inside. Watching Lucian leave earlier broke something in me. I wanted to stop him and tell him everything, and I couldn't help but hate myself from feeling that
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