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Chapter 36: The Race Against Time

Author: Courtney Benjamin
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-01 01:23:07

Within two hours, the great hall had transformed into a war room. Maps of Thornfield Valley covered every surface while Kane's intelligence officers worked alongside Blackpine strategists. The alliance felt surreal—former enemies planning together while Mira struggled with increasingly uncomfortable contractions.

"The valley has three approach routes," Kane explained, pointing to the tactical map. "Garrett's positioned his forces to control all of them, but there's a weakness here—" He indicated a narrow ravine on the eastern side. "Scout reports suggest minimal guard presence."

"Because it's nearly impossible to navigate with a large force," Lucian observed grimly. "We'd be limited to small teams."

"Which is exactly what we need," Selene interjected. "This isn't about overwhelming force. It's about precision extraction."

Mira shifted uncomfortably in her chair, another wave of pain making her grip the armrests. The contractions were coming more frequently now, though she was trying t
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