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“Your father,” the Queen continued, her voice tinged with a hint of old resentment, “was meant to be the one. He came here, as a young man, to learn, to prepare for his destiny. He spent years among us. He was to marry my mother, the Princess of this kingdom, my elder sister. The union would have been glorious. The prophecy would have been fulfilled. Our lands would have flourished.”She paused, a deep sigh escaping her lips. “But your father… he was a man of the West. He did not understand the sacredness of our traditions. He did not value the ancient ways. He fell in love with another. A woman from his own world. Your mother.”Max felt a surge of anger. “So he chose love? What’s wrong with that? You can’t force someone to marry against their will!”“Love?” the Queen scoffed, a rare flash of emotion in her eyes. “Love is a fleeting emotion, young man. Duty, honor, destiny – these are the foundations of a kingdom. Your father chose to ‘renegade’ on the sacred pact. He broke his promis
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The rough fabric of the blindfold chafed against Max’s eyes, and the ropes around his wrists dug in deeper with every step. He could hear Trisha’s muffled breathing beside him, her soft whimpers every time she stumbled. The air grew colder, heavier, filled with strange, rich smells – something like frankincense, mixed with old stone and damp earth. Their footsteps, and those of their silent captors, echoed strangely, suggesting high ceilings and vast, empty spaces.“Max?” Trisha whispered, her voice tight with fear. “Where are they taking us?”“I don’t know, sweetheart,” Max whispered back, trying to keep his voice steady, reassuring. “Just keep moving. Stay close.” He tried to feel for her, to brush her hand, but their captors kept a tight grip on them, pushing them forward. The ground beneath his feet changed from rough earth to smooth, cold stone, then to something softer, like worn rugs. He heard the faint sound of water, a distant fountain perhaps, and then a sudden, sharp clang,
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A dull ache pulsed behind Max’s eyes. His head throbbed. He blinked, trying to clear the fog, but his vision was blurry, swimming. He could taste blood in his mouth.“Trisha?” he croaked, his voice raspy. Panic, cold and sharp, cut through the haze of pain.He tried to move, but his limbs felt heavy, unresponsive. He was pinned, partially. He could feel something rough and cold against his cheek. Slowly, his vision cleared.He was lying amidst the wreckage. Twisted metal, torn seats, scattered debris. The luxurious cabin was gone, replaced by a grotesque skeleton of what had been. A large section of the plane’s side was ripped open, exposing the clear, cold sky.“Trisha!” he called again, louder this time, pushing through the pain.A soft groan. “Max?”Relief, so potent it almost brought him to his knees, flooded him. She was alive. He forced himself to move, ignoring the sharp pains shooting through his side and shoulder. He pushed away a crumpled piece of seat, gritting his teeth.H
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“Oh, Max, look at it!” Trisha’s voice was a bright, happy chime, cutting through the low hum of the private jet’s engines. She pressed her face against the thick window, her breath fogging the glass for a moment before she wiped it clear with the back of her hand. Below them, the world was a sprawling tapestry of browns and ochres, jagged mountain ranges giving way to vast, empty plains. “It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen. So… wild.”Max leaned over, his arm wrapping around her waist, pulling her closer. He kissed the top of her head, the scent of her hair, light and floral, filling his senses. “Wild is one word for it,” he murmured, his gaze sweeping the horizon. His eyes, though softened by the moment, still held that familiar flicker, a quick, almost imperceptible scan of the distant peaks, the cloud formations. It was a habit, a reflex, honed over years of living on the edge. Even now, on their honeymoon, in the most secure private jet money could buy, a part of him was always watc
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The meeting with Magnus was set for a neutral location: a private room in an upscale, discreet restaurant that Max owned. No guards, just Max and Magnus.Magnus was already seated when Max arrived, a single glass of amber liquid in front of him. He looked thoughtful, not defeated."Max," Magnus greeted, a slight nod of his head. "Always punctual.""Magnus," Max replied, taking the seat opposite him. "Let's not waste time. You know why we're here."Magnus took a slow sip of his drink. "I do. You came to gloat. Or to offer me a job. Or both.""Neither, really," Max corrected him. "I came to offer you a choice. But first, I want to hear it from you. What did you learn?"Magnus chuckled, a dry, humorless sound. "I learned that I was a fool. I thought I was playing chess, but you were playing three-dimensional chess. I thought I was setting traps, but I was walking into yours. You used me, Max. You used my obsession with 'John Smith' to distract Gonzalez. You used my information to build y
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The city breathed a collective sigh of relief. The news channels, usually filled with frantic updates on political scandals and gang warfare, now reported on a newfound calm. But for Max, the real work was just beginning. The storm had passed, but its wake needed careful navigation.Max sat in his mansion office, the city lights twinkling below like scattered diamonds. Ronald was on a secure line, his voice low and serious."Alright, Ronald, give me the rundown on Agent Gonzalez," Max instructed, leaning back in his chair."It's worse than we thought for him, Max," Ronald reported. "The internal investigation is in full swing. They've found irregularities in his expense reports, questionable contacts, and a whole lot of unauthorized surveillance. The 'Lobbygate' scandal, as the media calls it, has given them all the leverage they needed.""And his political friends?" Max asked, a hint of satisfaction in his voice."Gone," Ronald stated simply. "Senator Davies, the one who was pushing
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