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Chapter 21: The Target

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Elara’s POV

The scream cut through the night like a blade. My body reacted before my mind could understand what was happening. I ran toward the clubhouse door, but Ruin caught my wrist.

“Stay behind me,” he said. We rushed inside together.

The hallway lights flickered again, casting uneven shadows across the walls. Club members moved quickly toward the source of the scream and it came from the guest rooms.

My chest tightened.

Ruin pushed the door open.

Mara stood inside, pale and shaking. A cha
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