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Chapter 9 - Too Early for War

Autor: Anney GW
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Vienna’s POV

“Ow!” I winced as something sharp dug into my thigh. I blinked awake, disoriented, and saw Milo perched innocently near my legs, one paw still extended, claws out.

“Milo,” I sighed, groggy. “Seriously?”

But it wasn’t just the claw. My head throbbed—deep, pulsing pain spreading behind my eyes—and my stomach churned with an uncomfortable, sour nausea.

I groaned quietly and sat up, rubbing my temples.

The other half of the bed was empty. Again. No sign of Warren.

After putting Milo back in his enclosure, I padded downstairs in my pajamas, hoping to at least make a coffee before the day got worse.

Instead, the unmistakable sound of a woman’s voice humming greeted me. Not the sound I wanted. Certainly not the one I needed.

Desiree.

Her voice floated from the kitchen, light and airy, completely carefree. Jazz music played softly in the background—Warren’s favorite kind.

I walked into the kitchen, and stopped short.

The sight of her made my nausea flare all over again.

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