When The Smoke Clears
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In the world of A.U.R.O.R.A. where power is built on secrets and loyalty is never guaranteed, truth can bring an empire to its knees. Selena Dela Vega was born to lead. As the rightful heir to the empire, she's been trained to protect the family's legacy at all costs.
But when a hidden enemy targets A.U.R.O.R.A.'s most classified project, she's forced to work alongside the one person who's always unsettled her... because some truths aren't meant to come to light... and loving each other may be the ultimate betrayal.
When the smoke clears, will they still be standing, or will the empire burn with them?
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