Chapter 21: Reckoning in the Dark
The Plan in Motion Alodia lay awake in Jasper’s bed, staring at the ceiling. His steady breathing beside her was the only sound in the dimly lit room, but her mind was far from peaceful. Three days. That was all they had before Raegan’s court hearing. Beside her, Jasper stirred. His arm tightened around her waist, pulling her against him. “You’re overthinking again,” he murmured against her neck. Alodia sighed, resting a hand on his chest. “How can I not? If the court grants his appeal—” Jasper silenced her with a slow, lingering kiss. “They won’t.” She studied him, noting the dangerous calm in his expression. “Jasper… what exactly are you planning?” His lips curved into a smirk, but his eyes held something darker. “You don’t need to worry about that.” Alodia’s heart thumped. “Jasp
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