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Chapter 6

Author: StaceSteele
last update publish date: 2026-04-01 17:02:09

“Dante, Aretha!” Cried Lola as she ran from the open doors of the packhouse.

“Easy, little wolf, your sister is still asleep.” Oscar said, trying not to scare her, “Your big brother has been through hell and back as well. Let's get them inside; the healers are meant to be waiting for them.”

Although she was only six, Lola’s eyes widened at Dante’s grip on Aretha. She had never seen him go near her, let alone touch her, before. Otto at seven, just inside the door, watching, confusion clouding hi
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