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Chapter 9 Why was He Defending Me?

Penulis: Chelsea TW
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-09-16 14:12:07

Ella's POV

The walk back to the pack house was agonizing. Every breath pulled sharply against my bruised ribs, and the gravel scrapes along my forearms burned with every step. My lip was split and it hurt like shit.

I slipped through the side entrance, hoping to get to my room before anyone saw me. I just needed cold water and time to let the swelling settle before my mother noticed.

"You look like hell."

I froze near the bottom of the stairs.

Alpha Kane stood in the hallway, leaning against th
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