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Chapter Sixty-Four: The Gathering Shadows

Author: Jez Stories
last update publish date: 2026-03-11 20:20:41

The valley slowly returned to life after the battle.

Warriors repaired damaged walls. Scouts moved through the forests to ensure no enemies remained nearby. The pack house bustled with quiet activity, though the tension from the previous night still lingered in the air.

No one believed the danger had passed.

Not after what everyone had witnessed.

The awakening of the Blood Alpha.

Inside the main hall, Kael stood over a large wooden table covered with maps of the surrounding territories.

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