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Chapter 50: The Aftermath

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Maya was asleep when they got back.

Dr. Aris had her in a private room, monitors tracking her vitals, IV in her small arm.

Elena collapsed into the chair beside the bed and just stared.

Her daughter's face was pale. Too pale. Dark circles under her eyes like she hadn't slept in days instead of hours.

"She channeled too much power," Aris said quietly from the doorway. "Her body isn't developed enough to handle that kind of output. She'll be okay, but she needs rest. Complete rest. No excitement.
Sloane Sterling

A milestone chapter for a story that has changed forever. 🐺💔 Maya is safe but exhausted, and Elena is recovering from the psychological trauma of extraction—but the Council isn't giving them a moment to breathe. 🏛️🚨 The 'Mandatory Bloodline Testing' is the ultimate move to flush out every Silver Wolf sympathizer, and it puts every pack in the world at risk. 💉🩸 Katerina’s return with a folder full of her father’s secrets feels like a lifeline, but can we ever truly trust her after the betrayal at Verdant Sanctuary? 🛡️✨ The line has been drawn. The Council wants order, but Blackwood is giving them rebellion. ⚔️🌑 Who else is ready for the rescue mission to the second facility? Drop a '🔥' if you're standing with the Resistance! — Sloane Sterling

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