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Chapter 23
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2026-04-14 23:00:34The War Council
POV: General Vesh (Elara Vance)
The War Room was thick with tension, smelling of wet fur, anxiety, and the metallic tang of polished weapons.
I stood at the head of the table, flanked by Alaric and Val. On the opposite side stood Kaelen, Marcus, and the Blackwood commanders. Kaelen was in full combat gear. The dark circles under his eyes were still visible, but his posture had changed. He wasn't slouching under the weight
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