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Chapter 32: The Encounter

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last update Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07.04.2026 19:02:41

Sabin Mountains Forest

Dawn

Elena walked alone among the trees.

The fog swirled around her like dancing ghosts, and each step she took on the dead leaves sounded like a gunshot in the silence. Bruno had stayed behind at the villa, reluctantly, watched over by Dante. Enzo had wanted to follow her, but she had been clear: alone.

Catalina had been specific.

Come alone or don't come at all.

Elena carried her father's knife in her boot and a pistol at her waist. She didn't intend to die without a fi
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