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Chapter 20: The Shadow That Breathes
The east wing felt colder than the rest of the mansion, as if the air itself recoiled from the message left behind. Mara couldn’t tear her eyes away from the blood-stained white rose, its delicate beauty twisted into a silent threat that dug deep beneath her skin.
Damian’s arm slid firmly around her waist—not possessively, but protectively—guiding her back from the crate as the forensic team rushed in. Their gloves snapped sharply in the silence, their equipment clicking, humming, flashing.
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