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Chapter 52: The Blood-Hound

Penulis: Sloane Sterling
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-17 04:58:21
The Inquisitor was shorter than Xander expected.

He wasn’t sure why he’d expected anything different—the Level 5 designation didn’t come with a height requirement—but there was something about the way the man carried himself that made him seem like he was used to taking up more space than he physically did. Tailored coat, Council seal on the lapel, hands clasped behind his back like he was waiting for a bus and not standing at the gate of someone else’s territory at nearly midnight.

“Alpha Black
Sloane Sterling

The hunt is on. 🐾🚨 Inquisitor Dane isn't playing by the rules, and his Blood-Hound has just caught the scent everyone at Blackwood has been trying to hide. 👃💨 Watching 4-year-old Maya try to 'go small' while the beast circled her window was absolutely heart-wrenching. 🛡️🐺 Xander is doing everything he can to stall with red tape and legalities, but the Council didn't come here to talk—they came for the Silver blood. 🏛️💉 The Blood-Hound has signaled. The secret is out. What do you think Xander’s next move will be now that the 'legal' options are running out? ⚔️🔥 Drop a '🛡️' to stand with the Blackwood warriors! — Sloane Sterling

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