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Chapter Thirty-Six: Alpha's Crucible

Penulis: Joshua cliff.
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-14 01:09:51

Aria's POV

I watched from the medical wing window as Kael and Sarah fought in the center of the compound. Their movements were brutal, precise and lethal. Sarah fought with the efficiency of a trained killer. Kael fought with the desperation of a wolf protecting everything he loved.

"You should be resting," Vera said behind me.

"I cannot rest while he fights for our lives." I placed my hand against the glass. Through the mate bond, I felt every impact, every wound Kael sustained. "She is going
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