CHAPTER TWENTY TWOGABRIELLE

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Lucian was nowhere to be seen when I opened my eyes.

I could tell that it hadn't been long since he left since the space beside me was still warm. I tried to sit up but winced at the sharp burst of pain.

I barely had managed to get any sleep, even when I wanted it to take me away from everything, I remained awake and trapped in his brutal embrace.

I was drained out of strength.

Defeated.

There was not even the slightest hope for me. ...