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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.

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

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

the door,” the senior guard instructed. “The Luna will speak with

then gave me a small, respectful bow. “Please don’t hesitate to call if

appreciate that,” I said smoothly. “But I won’t

door clicked shut behind

mess, her eyes wild, and her expression a mixture of rage

are you doing here?” she spat.

pulling a chair away from the desk before sitting down. I studied her,

for life. But now, she was caged, frantic, half–crazed–all

to my surprise, I

Sadness.

“I wish it hadn’t

“But apparently every assassin in the Roguelands

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that,” I mused. “You ll

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

head. “You know what? In honor of

narrowed her eyes. “Honest

everything I

breath hitching. The crazed look in her eyes sharpened into something more

teeth. “I knew you did this

voice turning ice–cold. “I

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