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Chapter 22

Author: A.V Belle
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Selene

I awoke to a pounding headache. I was disoriented, and an odd, unfamiliar scent filled my nose. I opened my eyes, then squeezed them back shut. The light was too bright, and I felt like a jackhammer was in my head.

My stomach turned. My tongue felt thick in my mouth. I desperately needed some water. I rolled onto my side, letting my cheek sink into the soft silk pillowcase. Maybe I’d just go back to sleep for a bit. I was so tired...

Wait a minute. Silk?

That was strange. Jax didn’t
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Denina Armstrong
Get your blood tested Selene! Jax your beta n Lucinda trapped the Luna.
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