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Chapter 8 - The Delta
JwgstoutCan Mathias change? Will he be able to control his beast's thirst for violence? And can he keep his promise to himself?
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Rise of a Queen - Book 2 Chapter 10 – A Crimson Cat
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Rise of a Queen - Book 2 Chapter 11 - Denied
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Rise of a Queen - Book 2 Chapter 12 – Under Attack
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