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Bloodline of Shadows

Author: Fleurdelis
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-15 00:15:37

Everyone lit up with relief when Hunter opened his eyes. After days of being out cold, the moment they’d all been waiting for finally came—he was awake. Inside the room were Sebastain, Damian, Guiller, Elara, Darylle, Rafael, and Claire, who had been taking turns keeping watch.

“Where’s Aleah?” Hunter asked right away, scanning the room and frowning when he didn’t see her. No one answered, just a bunch of awkward glances. His eyes darted to Guiller and Rafael. “Seriously, where is she?” he pressed, already trying to sit up. Claire rushed over to help, steadying him.

“Hunter, this… isn’t easy to say, but you’ve got to hear it,” Rafael started carefully.

“Out with it,” Hunter said, his tone sharp.

“She hasn’t been home for two days,” Darylle blurted out, earning a stunned look from Hunter.

“What are you talking about?” Hunter demanded, confu
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