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The third was a woman named Sera Valemont—young, beautiful, born of noble blood and scandal.
She was known for her late-night carriage rides and her stubborn defiance of curfews in the upper districts. A socialite with secrets. Perfect, Cecilion had whispered. Her bloodline was unbroken for centuries.
He had chosen her not just for the strength of her heart, but for how easy it would be to silence her without anyone asking questions. She had no close family left. Only lovers. And those could be bought or scared into silence.
