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Chapter 167 The Prophet’s Shadow
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2026-04-11 06:05:46“I realize the timing was terrible.”
“The timing was shit, Kael!” My voice echoes off the walls. “Roderic is dead because I picked the wrong fight. Shadowpeak just slammed the door in my face because they think we’re weak. Four packs have already joined Donovan, and the rest are ready to jump ship. All of that happened while you were gone. So whatever you have to say, it better be worth abandoning me for three days.”Kael sets his glass down
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