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The Shadows Between Us

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Reads 370
Votes 78
Parts 30
Time 2h 38m

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Selene D'Arsen, a skilled thief, is hired to infiltrate the cursed estate of Lord Kael Veyrath, a man bound by an ancient pact with death. Rumors swirl that Kael is immortal, trapped between life and death, and his manor is a prison for the souls he cannot escape. As Selene uncovers the secrets of Kael's dark past, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she never expected.

Despite her mission to betray him, Selene's growing feelings for Kael blur the line between duty and desire. The more she learns, the more she questions her loyalty-especially as the Order that hired her reveals its true intentions. As Kael's curse intensifies, Selene must choose between saving him or letting the shadows consume them both.

The Shadows Between Us is a tale of forbidden love, dark magic, and the dangerous pull between light and darkness.All Rights Reserved

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