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Alexander masked his irritation well, but I could tell he was growing weary of the King’s manic energy. Still, he didn’t protest. Instead, he placed a steadying hand on my lower back as we followed the King to the door.

The King poked his head out, calling to the guards. “Escort Luna Black to the prisoner’s cell and give them privacy.”

Alexander leaned close to my ear. “Are you sure about this?

“Yes,” I whispered. “I have a plan.”

A ghost of a smirk crossed his lips. “Of course you do.” He kissed my cheek. “Don’t let her get under your skin.”

“She won’t,” I assured him.

One of the guards stepped forward, hesitation flickering across his face. “Follow me,

“Luna,” Alexander corrected, his voice sharp.

The guard flushed, nodding quickly. “Apologies. Luna, I’ll take you down.”

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The staircase leading to the basement was carpeted, muffling my footsteps. Though the air grew colder, there were no eerie creaks or ominous sounds–just sterile silence. The guard in front of me remained quiet until we reached the door.

fury and desperation. The moment the door swung open, a flustered young

someone would relieve me-” His words trailed off as his eyes landed

instructed. “The Luna

bow. “Please don’t hesitate to call if you need

I said smoothly. “But I won’t need help”

clicked shut behind me.

was a mess, her eyes

hell are you doing here?” she spat.

away from the desk before sitting down.

Amanda had been my best friend. I had imagined we’d be inseparable for life. But now, she was caged, frantic, half–crazed–all because she had tried to kill me to steal

was absurd. And to my surprise, I felt something unexpected.

Sadness.

wish it hadn’t come to

apparently every assassin in the Roguelands

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openly about that,” I mused. “You ll ruin any chance at

let out a humorless laugh. “My life is already over. You saw to that. You ruined things between David and me because you were jealous, You couldn’t

and shook my head. “You know what? In honor of our friendship, I’m going

eyes. “Honest about

about you.” I tilted my head, watching her closely. “And everything I did to make sure you and David

look in her eyes

She bared her teeth. “I knew you

forward, my voice turning ice–cold.

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