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Chapter 46

Author: Henry Smith
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-25 23:58:09

Clara’s POV

Snow had a way of lying. It made the cracked stones look clean and the broken walls look softened, as if weeks ago hadn’t been horrible with that scary letter.

The warriors are training for wherever was coming while I supervise.

“Commander,” a guard called from the gate, a little breathless. He still insisted on calling me that even though I hadn’t commanded anything but stubbornness in a long time. “Alpha wants you at the northern wall for Inspection and review of the symbol in that letter.”

“He said take an escort.”

“I don’t need—”

“Me,” another voice cut in, amused. “He said take me.”

I didn’t have to turn to know who it was. My pulse jump-started like it always did, stupid and traitorous, before I even saw him.

Jake crossed the yard in a line of easy confidence, cloak thrown back, hair damp from a recent wash.

I scowled to hide the way my heart had climbed into my mouth. “Why him?” I asked the guard.

“Because I’m charming,” Jake said.

“Because he’s nosy,” I muttered.

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