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Beyond the gaze claimed by the shadow king

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Beyond the Gaze: Claimed by the Shadow King by Milly Parker In a world where light fears to linger and shadows breathe with secrets, Elara Voss has always felt watched—not by eyes she could see, but by something far more powerful. On the night of the crimson moon, her life shatters. Taken beyond the veil into a forbidden realm of magic and darkness, Elara finds herself bound to Kaelith, the feared and enigmatic Shadow King—a ruler whispered of in terror, whose very presence bends the will of night itself. His touch is cold, his gaze inescapable… and yet, beneath the darkness, something deeper stirs. A claim. A bond neither of them fully understands. Surrounded by cursed castles, enchanted forests, and hauntingly beautiful skies lit by eternal twilight, Elara must navigate a world where danger lurks behind every rose and loyalty is as fragile as glass. But the greatest threat may not be the kingdom’s enemies—it may be the growing pull between her heart and the king who was never meant to love. As ancient prophecies awaken and war brews between realms, Elara must decide: Will she fight the darkness… or will she become its queen? ✨ A tale of forbidden love, destiny, and the power hidden beyond the gaze.
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