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Chapter 109

Penulis: Aurora
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-31 18:10:16

Lucian's POV

One week remained. Seven days. One hundred and sixty-eight hours.

The territory hummed with controlled tension. Warriors training constantly. Security rehearsing scenarios. Everyone preparing for battle disguised as birthday party.

I watched from the command center, reviewing plans for the hundredth time. Looking for gaps. For weaknesses. For anything we'd missed.

"You're going to wear out the paper," Edward said, joining me. "Staring won't make the plans better."

"Might make me se
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