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Chapter 86: The Breaking Point

Author: Saint Raphael
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-12 18:23:55

The dawn crept hesitantly over the horizon, painting the sky with streaks of crimson and gold as if forewarning the blood to come. The once vibrant Mooncrest pack grounds now felt suffocating, heavy with the weight of uncertainty and the cold grip of fear. Aria stood near the ancient oak that marked the center of the territory, her hands clenched tightly at her sides. The night’s cold had barely faded, yet inside her, a storm raged stronger than ever.

Since Kael’s capture, the air had thickened with distrust and tension. Whispers slithered through the pack like venom—some questioned Aria’s loyalty, others doubted Kael’s innocence, and many feared the inevitable clash with the Crimson Fang. The High Council’s verdict loomed like a shadow over their heads, threatening to crush any hope of peace.

Aria’s mind was a whirlwind of thoughts as she paced the stone floor of her quarters. The weight of leadership was heavier than the thickest iron chains. She had always imagined what it meant
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