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Vaelia

"What? Zarek, please!" I plead, my voice trembling as I try to make sense of what is happening. "Can you just tell me what is going on? I swear, I have no idea!" My eyes search his face, but all I see is fury—no, worse than that. Hatred.

This isn’t anger born of frustration. This is real. Deep. Like he truly believes I’ve done something unforgivable.

I rack my brain searching for answers. W