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Chapter Thirty-Seven: New Blood

The compound felt different with the rogues inside its borders.

The warriors watched from the corners of the yard, weapons within reach, as Thorne’s people unpacked what little they carried. Blankets were distributed, food shared, but the air was tight, heavy with the scent of wariness and fear.

Some of Raven’s pack grumbled quietly, casting dark looks at the newcomers, whispers of “thieves” and “ferals” drifting in the cold air.

Raven heard them all.

Shadow stirred, restless, but Raven stood calm, eyes steady, her presence a quiet command.

Maya walked between the new arrivals, her stuffed rabbit clutched under her arm, peering up at them with wide eyes.

“Are you hungry?” she asked a girl sitting near the fire, her hair matted, arms wrapped around her knees.

The girl looked up, startled, before nodding shyly.

Maya hurried away, returning with a bowl of steaming stew, holding it out with a small, proud smile.

The girl took it, tears brimming, he
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