Kerena’s steps faltered. Only now did she notice the Bellatore estate’s servants, all gathered in the entrance hall, their eyes fixed on her.
A flash of panic crossed her face before she masked it with a practiced grace. As if nothing were amiss, she continued her descent, stopping just before Bellatrix.
Paolo’s voice was a firm, low warning.
“That’s far enough.”
The knight blocked her path, refusing to let Kerena take another step toward
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