As Avery stood tall beside Julian , facing the council of Mages , she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered from their earlier conversation. Julian's words still echoed in her mind . " You are mine now . You will stand by my side , and you will support me in all things ."
The grand ballroom seemed to fade into the background as Avery's thoughts drifted back to the moment Julian had claimed her as his own . She remembered the way his eyes seemed to burn with an inner intensity , the way his touch sent sparks of electricity through her body .
But as she gazed into Julian's eyes now , Avery saw something different. She saw a calculating glint of ruthless determination. It was a reminder that Julian was a man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals .
As the ceremony concluded, Avery felt a sense of despair wash over her. She was trapped , bound to a man who seemed to care little for her . But she refused to give up , refused to surrender to her fate.
Avery's eyes locked onto Julian's and for a moment , they just stared at each other , the tension between them palpable .
And then , Julian's expression changed his eyes gleaming with a fierce intensity.
"It's time , he said , his voice low and commanding ."
Avery's heart skipped a beat as Julian's words sent a spark of fear through her .
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