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CHAPTER 18: IT DOESN'T RAIN, IT POURS.

Author: Adeline Valois
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-09-24 08:52:11

TRAVIS

“We have a series of problems,” Mark says as he strolls into my study. “I suggest you brace yourself.”

“What is it now?” I groan as I lean back in my chair. “Can't a man get one moment's peace?”

“Not if they are an Alpha of a leading pack,” he retorts. “It is the price of greatness.”

“Sure, whatever. What happened?”

“Per your instructions, we followed Gaines to monitor his movements after he left
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  • THE LUNA'S RECKONING    CHAPTER 27: UNEVEN ALLIES

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  • THE LUNA'S RECKONING    CHAPTER 26: WHAT THE WALLS HEARD

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