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Chapter 9

Author: Cassandra M
last update publish date: 2025-07-27 04:59:17
IRIS.

“The last one died a month ago,” Delta Liam answered nonchalantly.

I swallowed, and I felt the color drain from my face. I had so many questions, but I wasn’t sure if I had the right to ask.

“Enough, Liam. Don’t terrify her more,” Beta Roman said as he grabbed my elbow. “Let’s go. The Alpha might…”

“Iris…” A cold voice came from inside the house, making the Beta stop midway through his sentence.

I didn’t wait for anyone to instruct me on what to do. I moved on my own and hurried to enter
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A. D. R.
I knew it Cass … I knew you would make us love Draco … I hated him before, but I just knew you would turn him around!
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Holly Murri
I’m in love with this story, another great start for another great read. Well done!
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abc.moviesandgames
Definitely!!! and that's why they still have some kind of connection, even without the mate bond.
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