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The Cub is Gone

Author: Katherine
(Amber's POV)

The shrill sound of my phone jolted me from deep sleep. I groaned, fumbling blindly for it on the nightstand. My head pounded with each movement.

"Hello?" I mumbled, my voice raspy.

"Amber! Finally!" Paige's voice was too loud for my sensitive ears. "It's almost noon. Are you okay?"

I forced my eyes open, wincing at the light streaming through the windows.

"I have good news and bad news," Paige continued. "Which do you want first?"

"Bad," I muttered, pushing tangled hair from my face.

"Someone posted a behind-the-scenes photo of Shannon Miles from your studio account. Her fans are furious, claiming you violated her privacy. The supernatural community is attacking you online."

I groaned, feeling Cora stir uneasily beneath my skin.

"The good news is your new assistant arrived early this morning. Very eager young man."

"Tell him I'll be there soon. Offer him some venison jerky if he's hungry."

After ending the call, I sat motionless, memories of last night washing
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