Shadows and Petals
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Ardian is a skilled assassin, haunted by his past and bound to a life of darkness. Eirys is a healer, gifted with magic that can mend wounds but carries its own dangers. When their worlds collide, a bond forms between them, despite the secrets and dangers surrounding them. As they face threats from every side, they must decide if their growing connection can save them-or if it will tear them apart. In a world of shadows and fragile hope, can love truly bloom?
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