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12: Restoration pills
Author: Faith
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Leon’s gaze remained fixed on Diane, his silver eyes dark with something unreadable, pain, regret… something deeper.

‘Why is she here?’ The question gnawed at him. ‘Why does my heart still stir for her… after all this time?’ he wondered, instinctively going to touch his chest.

Edward studied him for a moment before offering a knowing smile. “Is she your wife?”

Leon barely spared him a glance before shaking his head. “No. She’s just my…” His voice trailed off, frustration flickering across his face. He let out a sharp breath before shifting his attention to Edward. “Enough about that. I need a few things. You’re going to get them for me.”

Edward didn’t flinch at the commanding tone. Instead, he nodded with respect. “Of course. Anything you require, Mr…?” He hesitated. “May I ask for your name?”

Leon responded without thinking. “Azrael.”

A second later, realization hit him. He had given his true name.

But after a brief pause, he simply nodded to himself. “Yes. That’s my name. Leon Azr
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