Lara's point of view

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The moment the door to the hidden passage opened, my whole body froze for a terrifying second. I thought someone had come for me, or for Leo, or for the secret I had been protecting for six years.

But then a familiar voice broke the tension.

"Lord Kr⁠atvak."⁠

A man in a dark suit entered, followed by two others. His eyes moved between Valentino and me, quickly taking in the situation.

Valentín immediately stepped forward.

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"Thomas attacked first."

I looked at him. "What?