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Shadewalker || ONC 2024
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Complete, First published Feb 07, 2024
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Iris's brother has done a stupid, stupid thing by challenging a shadewalker from the Veil family to a game of Creznen Roulette. Unfortunately, he won. Now, the shadewalker's older sister is demanding Iris's life in retribution. 

In desperation, Iris's father has gone to Adrian Colt, another shadewalker, begging him to protect his family. Adrian has agreed, but the price is that Iris must marry his son. 

Iris, however, has no intention of being married off - even if it is for her own protection.


Special thanks to @plutointhestars for the gorgeous cover art!

Author's note: 
This story is being written for ONC 2024 and is based on the following prompt: 

Prompt 88. Your father is forcing you to marry someone you have never met. The night before your wedding you tie your sheets together and make your escape through the window. Half way down you make eye contact with someone doing the exact same thing a few windows over.
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