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Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Three

Author: Divine
last update publish date: 2025-12-04 22:35:36

Melissa’s POV

I woke to the sound of voices, low and clustered somewhere near the front of the cabin. At first I thought I was dreaming, but then I heard Jamal’s voice cutting through the others.

“Let me talk to her. Alone.”

Footsteps followed. A door opened softly. Then he appeared beside the bed.

“Melissa. Are you awake?”

My throat felt tight. “Barely. What happened? I heard shouting.”

“You heard right.” He sank into the chair beside me. “They are arguing about what to do next. The Elders are
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