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CHAPTER 124: THE REBEL ADVOCATE

Author: Inkbyjane
last update publish date: 2026-07-23 00:23:42

The iron-studded side doors of the great hall groaned inward against the rising mountain draft, letting a swirl of grey sleet hiss across the polished basalt floor. Camille stepped through the opening, her severe midnight-blue advocate’s robe completely soaked through, the fine silk trailing behind her like a fractured shadow. She didn't carry a weapon, but the iron-bound legal satchel clamped beneath her arm looked more dangerous than any blade.

Boros, one of the pack warrior, instantly st
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