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Chapter 104

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**Cassie's POV**

I was in the middle of changing Lark's bandages when Jonas knocked.

He didn't come straight in. He never did when the news was bad. He'd knock and then wait outside like he needed a second to prepare himself as much as he needed to prepare me. I'd noticed that about him a long time ago.

"Come in Jonas," I said.

He pushed the door open slowly. "Luna, there's a messenger outside. From Vale Pack."

I didn't say anything for a moment. I just kept my hands moving on the bandage even
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