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22_FORBIDDEN FOREST

Author: E.O Jixxie
last update publish date: 2026-01-06 02:51:45
CHAPTER 22 FORBIDDEN FOREST

ELRIC

I know it the moment the circle tightens.

This was never about the flower.

The rogues move in slow measured steps not rushing not panicking. Too clean. Too ready.

Rael knew.

Joseph’s back presses against mine. I feel his breath fast but steady.

“There’s too many,” he mutters.

“At least twenty,” I reply jaw tight.

The rogue leader steps forward hands clasped behind his back like he owns the forest.

“Smart alpha,” he says calmly. “Rael said you’d come yo
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