The Heir's Warning

Stepping through the grand double doors into the lavish foyer of her family mansion, Valerie rubbed her bare arms to ward off the evening chill. The quiet atmosphere of the Thorne estate offered no relief. Her mind buzzed with the lingering tension from the car ride. Cassian's piercing gaze still burned her skin, making her heart rate spike every time she replayed the silence in the vehicle.

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