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Chapter 20: The Training Grounds
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2026-02-13 05:18:01
Sloane Sterling Omg Maya just made a 200lb War Wolf look like a lapdog! No liquid silver eyes this time, just a quiet command that even the most aggressive animal in the Pack had to obey. But did you see Commander Thorne? Do you think Thorne will stay loyal to Xander, or will his loyalty to 'Pack Tradition' force him to tell the Council the truth? Let me know your theories! — Sloane Sterling
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