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When Lightning Strikes

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**Previously known as Luka & Lulabelle**
Tallulah Gulimja, the sole heir to the shadow-singing Penumbra's of Estine, has spent her life cloistered and beaten into the regime of bureaucracy ever since her older brother's untimely death. That is until she falls back into step with an old friend turned enemy, Luka -the sole heir to the light-manipulating Lumiere's of Augre. The two of them begrudgingly work together to uncover the mysteries and lies their parents have worked so hard to keep hidden. Will the two be able to escape their predetermined fates? Will Tallulah ever forgive Luka for their falling out years ago? They may not have the time to find out... 

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Emerald Shadows by Gabriela888979

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