Chapter 76: The Bargain of Shadows

1 Chapter 1: The Night of Flames 

2 Chapter 2: Into the Abyss 

3 Chapter 3: Whispers of the Past 

4 Chapter 4: A Stranger in the City 

5 Chapter 5: Shadows in the Night 

6 Chapter 6: Searching for Clues 

7 Chapter 7: A Familiar Stranger 

8 Chapter 8: The Duke’s Suspicion 

9 Chapter 9: A Dangerous Game 

10 Chapter 10: Caught in the Act 

11 Chapter 11: Taken Away 

12 Chapter 12: The Truth He Holds 

13 Chapter 13: A Cage of Secrets 

14 Chapter 14: Whispers in the Dark 

15 Chapter 15: A Dangerous Proposition 

16 Chapter 16: An Unthinkable Agreement 

17 Chapter 17: A Royal Confidant 

18 Chapter 18: Whispers of the Manor 

19 Chapter 19 : A Delicate Deception 

20 Chapter 20 – A Stranger’s Face 

21 Chapter 21 – Whispers in the Garden 

22 Chapter 22: Shadows of Greed 

23 Chapter 23: An Awkward Reunion 

24 Chapter 24: A Royal Visit 

25 Chapter 25: A Dangerous Invitation 

26 Chapter 26: An Uninvited Guest 

27 Chapter 27: Behind the Masks 

28 Chapter 28: A Letter in the Shadows 

29 Chapter 29: Shattered Trust 

30 Chapter 30: A Lady’s Invitation 

31 Chapter 31: The Tension Beneath the Surface 

32 Chapter 32: A Game of Shadows 

33 Chapter 33: A Dangerous Proposition 

34 Chapter 34: An Invitation with Hidden Intentions 

35 Chapter 35: Whispers of Deception 

36 Chapter 36: A Dangerous Game 

37 Chapter 37: Hidden Intentions 

38 Chapter 38: A Night of Vulnerability 

39 Chapter 39: A Veil of Lies and Threats 

40 Chapter 40: A Growing Awareness and a Hidden Hand 

41 Chapter 41: A Ghost from the Past 

42 Chapter 42: An Unspoken Past 

43 Chapter 43: Revelations Over Dinner 

44 Chapter 44: Under the Moonlit Garden 

45 Chapter 45: A Game of Deception 

46 Chapter 46: The Dance of Shadows 

47 Chapter 47: The Key and the Poison 

48 Chapter 48: A Night of Vigil 

49 Chapter 49: Unspoken Truth 

50 Chapter 50: A Morning of Unspoken Desires 

51 Chapter 51: A Dangerous Game 

52 Chapter 52: The Prince's Visit 

53 Chapter 53: The Second Plan 

54 Chapter 54: Beneath the Surface 

55 Chapter 55: The Hunting Event 

56 Chapter 56: Shadows in the Forest 

57 Chapter 57: The Girl in the Hat 

58 Chapter 58: Whispers by Firelight 

59 Chapter 59: A Storm Behind Closed Doors 

60 Chapter 60: A Night That Changed Everything 

61 Chapter 61: The Morning After 

62 Chapter 62: Shadows in the Council Room 

63 Chapter 63: Allies and Schemes 

64 Chapter 64: A Royal Invitation and Darker Intentions 

65 Chapter 65: Her First Weapon, His Reward 

66 Chapter 66: Secrets in the Garden 

67 Chapter 67: The Calm Before the Storm 

68 Chapter 68: The Birthday Ball 

69 Chapter 69: Crimson Wine 

70 Chapter 70: Shadows in the Hall 

71 Chapter 71: A Vanishing and a Warning 

72 Chapter 72: Shadows Closing In 

73 Chapter 73 – The True Master 

74 Chapter 74: Unexpected Alliance 

75 Chapter 75: The Black Nest 

76 Chapter 76: The Bargain of Shadows 

77 Chapter 77: Shattered Chains 

78 Chapter 78: Echoes Through the Fire 

79 Chapter 79: Safe in His Arms 

80 Chapter 80: Justice and Spring 

81 Chapter 81: Graves and Grace 

82 Chapter 82: A Visit Before Vows 

83 Chapter 83: In Full Bloom 

84 Chapter 84: Moonlight Whispers 

85 Chapter 85: The Island Awaits 

86 Chapter 86: The Island Home 

87 Chapter 87: Sunset Whispers 

88 Chapter 88: River of Dreams 

89 Chapter 89: Homeward Blushes 

90 Chapter 90: The Scent of Lemons 

91 Chapter 91: The Light Within 

92 Chapter 92: Overprotective Duke 

93 Chapter 93: The Joy We Share 

94 Epilogue: The Beginning of Forever 