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A Warrior’s Gratitude
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2025-09-05 00:01:20Caius’s POV
The villa is alive with morning light, spilling over the polished floors and catching in the frost on the Tahoe balcony. I stand near the breakfast table, hands tucked behind my back, trying to quell the nervous energy in my chest. Being here, fully accepted into this pack, the Haven of Shadows, feels surreal. But I have learned quickly that nothing is given for free. Even gratitude must be shown in action.I watch Alejandro as he moves about the kitchen, gr
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