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Chapter 180

Author: Shalom Egbebi
last update publish date: 2026-03-22 05:53:33

POV: Aria

“It’s not coming from outside,” I said.

Kael’s eyes sharpened.

“I know.”

The ripple moved again. Subtle. Like claws dragging lightly across stone.

The claiming announcement had stirred the entire pack into chaos. Some wolves looked thrilled. Others looked terrified. Seren was already speaking to the elders near the platform, trying to control the narrative.

But beneath the noise, beneath the politics and pride, something darker was moving.

And it was close.

“Where?” Kael asked quietly
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