Lucian loomed before her. His gaze moved past her, almost predatory, like he was listening to something she couldn't. He raised a finger to his lips, signalling her to remain silent, and she nodded in response.
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"By changing the prey, of course. Instead of animals, why not humans?" Renard suggested with a smirk.
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He’s the worst person to rely on.
She was wondering how to safeguard herself when she remembered Ezekiel. Since he worked in Sexton, she hoped he would have some connections.
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He had to cover her neck
The woman quietly drew her aside and came to stand behind her. Soon, Ruelle felt something cool and string-like press around her neck. A clasp clicked beneath Lord Azriel's voice. Her fingers reached for her neck, realising it was a pearl choker.
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Oooohh sneaking peeks huh
When a long window appeared along the corridor, Lucian's eyes slid to the glass—to the faint reflection of the young woman following him. The velvet dress clung to her shoulders and narrowed to her waist before the skirt fell in a quiet line. A few loose strands framed her face, her gaze steady ahead.
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"Unfortunate though," Lucian murmured, his heel nudging a shard. "That heirloom survived generations. But it couldn't survive you."
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Ruelle turned too quickly. Her hand nudged a vase, leaving it to wobble before falling and breaking into pieces.
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How surprising they ran out of time 😏
"It can wait. Change of plan—home first. Guests will be gathering soon."
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Dane gestured to his coachman, who stepped forward and took her trunk as if it weighed nothing. She then turned to Ezekiel and offered a quick bow before leaving.
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Of course
"Not as incompetent as I thought."
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