Chapter 41: The Man with the Plan
Lucas’s house smelled faintly of cedarwood and old books. The curtains were drawn, letting in just enough sunlight to give the room a muted golden glow. On the bed by the window, Noah rested with his eyes closed, his breathing steady but fragile. His chest rose and fell in a slow rhythm, proof o...
Chapters
1. Chapter 1: The Rain Came Down Like Fate
2. Chapter 2: Shadows Follow the Living
3. Chapter 3: The Guest Room
4. Chapter 4: Smiles and Silverware
5. Chapter 5: Velvet and Glass
6. Chapter 6: A Storm in the Library
7. Chapter 7: Mirror, Mirror
8. Chapter 8: Noah’s Trail
9. Chapter 9: The Whisper of Wine
10. Chapter 10: Two Steps Closer
11. Chapter 11: Shared Shadows
12. Chapter 12: The Night Sienna Left
13. Chapter 13: A Dangerous Kiss
14. Chapter 14: Noah’s Discovery
15. Chapter 15: First Time, Second Thoughts
16. Chapter 16: Gifts and Guilt
17. Chapter 17: Behind Closed Doors
18. Chapter 18: Drunk Dial
19. Chapter 19: The Gala
20. Chapter 20: Smoke Without Fire
21. Chapter 21: The Mirror Cracks
22. Chapter 22: The Real Eve
23. Chapter 23: Daniel’s Addiction
24. Chapter 24: Noah’s Silence
25. Chapter 25: The Second Key
26. Chapter 26: Cracks in the Crown
27. Chapter 27: No More Pretending
28. Chapter 28: The Lake House Weekend
29. Chapter 29: Eve the Savior
30. Chapter 30: The Woman Behind the Curtain
31. Chapter 31: The Voice Message
32. Chapter 32: Shattered Glass
33. Chapter 33: The Devil in Silk
34. Chapter 34: Blood on His Hands
35. Chapter 35: The River
36. Chapter 36: Obituary of a Queen
37. Chapter 37: Rings and Lies
38. Chapter 38: Lucas’s Suspicion
39. Chapter 39: Public Queens, Private Games
40. Chapter 40: The Last Lie
41. Chapter 41: The Man with the Plan
42. Chapter 42: Coffee and Control
43. Chapter 43: Cracks in the Mask
44. Chapter 44: Touched by Fire
45. Chapter 45: Doubts and Desires
46. Chapter 46: Daniel’s Meltdown
47. Chapter 47: Power Shift
48. Chapter 48: Strings Attached
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