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Chapter 57

Author: Iris vane
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CHAPTER 57: The Final Reckoning

Priscilla’s POV

The storm outside sounded alive. It clawed at the walls of the townhouse and shook the windows in their frames. Lightning cut across the sky and threw long shadows through the living room before dropping us back into dark. Then with a heavy pop, the lights flickered twice and died.

The whole house went black.

My heart slammed in my chest. "Bree?" I called out. My voice was tight. "Bree?"

"I'm here," Bree

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