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0125: No Pulse
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2026-07-22 04:46:07
FlyingDoveI don't think my heart has ever hurt this much while writing a chapter... 💔 Poor Lily. She deserved so much more than this. But now I have to ask you something... Who do you think killed Lily? Was she the intended target... or was someone else supposed to drink that tea? And Alice... she's kneeling beside Lily with the broken mug Benjamin gave her. The entire pack is about to walk in and see that scene. If you were standing in that doorway, what would you think? Drop your theories in the comments.
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The Alpha's Greatest Regret 0126: She Trusted You
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