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Chapter 153: Ninety Seconds

作者: Gemma Writes
last update publish date: 2026-05-28 08:02:27

“Positions now.”

Donovan’s voice cut across the Moonshadow compound sharp enough to stop movement mid-step.

Rain hammered the rooftops overhead. Wolves crossed the courtyard at a run, boots splashing through puddles, weapons strapped tight across their backs. The scent of adrenaline already thickened the cold air.

Moonshadow had not slept properly in three days.

Not since Haven mapped the next disruption here.

Every patrol had doubled.
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