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The Aftermath

Penulis: Teejay
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-08-18 15:54:29

Rose's POV

The days after the battle were strange. The fortress was quiet. Subdued. We'd won, but the victory felt hollow. The Shadow Wolves had retreated, but they weren't defeated. And their leader was still out there. Waiting.

I spent most of my time in the infirmary. Healing the wounded. There were so many. Wolves with deep gashes. Broken bones. The black-edged wounds that only I could heal.

By the end of each day, I was exhausted. The hum was drained. My body a
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