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Chapter 33: The Traitor's Scent
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2026-02-25 05:03:20
Sloane Sterling The traitor is caught, but the clock is still ticking. ⏳ Elena barely survived protecting the Anchor Stone, and now they have only 66 hours left before the Shield falls and the Council’s 'peacekeeping force' moves in. Katerina is finally in custody, but her words are haunting: Is it really possible to save the one without destroying the many? Xander is still down, Maya is fading, and the math is not in their favor. 🐺 Do you think Xander will wake up in time to lead the defense, or is it up to Elena to find the next secret in the Grey's journal? Drop a '🛡️' if you believe they can find a third way! — Sloane Sterling
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