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Chapter 5

Author: Persimmon
Debra plastered on a smile. "I pleaded with the King of Beasts on your behalf. He's agreed to let you return to the pack."

Edward and I were doing just fine on our own. There was no need to go back.

I turned her down flat.

But Debra saw right through me. "Sis, you're pregnant, aren't you? Even if you don't care about yourself, think about the child. You can wander for a while, but are you really going to wander forever? You think living free and unbound is great now—but what about your baby when
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