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CHAPTER 111
~Spring's POV~
Jace broke the tension first.
"Oh my goodness, you should've seen your face," he laughed, nudging Kael and grinning at me. "The blazer talk? Total bluff. Mostly."
Mira rolled her eyes. "Mostly," she confirmed, but I could see the mischief twinkling in her gaze.
I had just started to laugh along with them when Storm cleared his throat. The energy in the room shifted like someone had pulled a thread too tight.
"Now," he said in a dangerously calm voice. "Let us begin the induction properly."
The table straightened. Even Jace's grin faded, and everyone sat taller.
Storm's tone meant business—and it was strangely… hot, reminding me of last night and our kiss by the lake.
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The induction wrapped up after a formal rundown of my duties, some surprisingly heartfelt words from Mira, and a "Welcome to the chaos" salute from Tyrion that made me laugh until I choked on my drink.