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Shattered Illusions

Author: Super Nova
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Cassius

The second I caught sight of the figure in the black hoodie, my body moved before my mind could even register what I was doing. Instinct took over—primal, urgent, and laced with fury. I took off at full speed, my boots pounding against the broken ground. The stench of smoke and scorched wood still lingered in the air, a cruel reminder of the chaos that had unfolded earlier.

The figure ahead of me moved quickly, weaving between collapsed fences and tight alleyways, clearly familiar with the terrain. But no one outran me. Especially not tonight. Especially not after the week I’d had. My mate—my Lorien—was locked in a cell because of the lies weaved so intricately around him. My sons—my flesh and blood—had been forced into hiding like criminals. And now, someone thought they could sneak around in my territory without answering for it?

Not on my damn watch.

I moved faster, my legs cutting through the haze of ash until I was right behind him. With a low growl, I lunged and tackled
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