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Chapter 198

Author: Lydia
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Jude’s POV

“Hunter’s trail’s hot,” I whisper, shadows hiding us in the night, the underground ruins of the mortal realm smelling like damp stone and old blood. Raymond’s beside me, his light dim to keep us hidden, eyes wide but steady. “You sure about this, sunshine?” I say, voice low, grabbing his hand, shadows curling around his fingers.

“Always,” he says, light flickering soft, his voice calm but hopeful. “We gotta stop that hunter. He said the guild’s coming back.”

“Damn right,” I say, pulling him closer, kissing his temple quick, tasting sweat. “Stay close—safe.”

“Always—my shadow,” he says, smiling, light sparking just enough to warm my chest. “Like when we chased Calix’s goons?”

“Yeah,” I say, shadows twitching. “But this guy’s slippery. We fucked up letting him run.”

“We’ll fix it,” he says, light steady. “You’re good at this, Jude.”

“Only ‘cause of you,” I say, smirking, but my gut’s tight, thinking of that guild bastard from our home attack. “Ready?”

“Born ready,” he says, l
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