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CHAPTER 7: Whispers in the Stone

Author: Myra TUC
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-16 10:52:37

I couldn't sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw those hunters' faces. Heard their screams. I felt my claws tearing through flesh.

So I sat on this ledge they'd carved into the wall, knees pulled up to my chest, watching the others move around like ghosts. They had these crystal lanterns that glowed amber, making shadows dance on the stone walls. The whole place hummed like it was alive.

Kieran had vanished after showing me to my room. He said he had something to handle. Of course he did. He'd show up, be all mysterious and protective, then disappear when I actually needed him.

Now I was stuck here with a bunch of strangers who kept staring at me.

"She's the one who killed three hunters."

"Thought she was supposed to be wolfless."

"Something's different about her."

I buried my face in my hands. What was I doing here? What was I becoming?

"I brought you something."

I looked up. Kieran stood at the bottom of the ledge, holding a plate of bread, dried meat, and some roots that looked
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