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Chapter 7

Author: Elin
I ran at moonrise.

Elara's blessing ceremony was in full swing. The pack gathered at the Moon Temple, their howls rising in ancient song. Alpha Kael stood at the altar, playing the devoted mate. No one watched the servants' quarters.

No one watched me.

I slipped through the back corridor, my bag strapped across my chest. Cassian's pendant pressed against my skin, dulling my scent. The guards at the eastern gate were distracted, sharing a flask of wolfsbane wine.

I climbed the wall. Dropped to th
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